45 Amendments of Margrete AUKEN related to 2014/0100(COD)
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Furthermore, organic production is a system that contributes to the integration of environmental protection requirements into the CAP, and promotes sustainable agricultural production. That is why, measures financially supporting organic production have been introduced under the CAP, most recently under Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , and in particular strengthened in the recent reform of the legal framework for rural development policy as established by Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council15 . However, in the next revision of the CAP, better incentives should be established for farmers in organic or in-transition production, including incentives to safeguard and enhance the presence of biodiversity and to practice agroforestry. __________________ 14 Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 608). 15 Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 487).
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The risk of non-compliance with the organic production rules is considered higher in agricultural holdings which include units not managed under organic production rules. Therefore, after an appropriate conversion period, all agricultural holdings in the Union which aim to become organic should be entirely managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic production. However, mixed farms including units not managed under organic production rules and units managed under such rules are to be allowed in cases where conventional farming activities are clearly differentiated from organic farming activities e.g. organic crop and conventional animal production, where conventional farming activities are taking place geographically far from organic farming activities in order to avoid contamination by non-authorised products, or where the agricultural holding or aquaculture operation is in the course of conversion. Organic agricultural holdings should undergo the same conversion period in all Member States, irrespective of whether they have previously adhered to agri-environmental measures supported by Union funds. However, no conversion period is necessary in the case of fallow land. In order to ensure quality, traceability and compliance with this Regulation and adaptation to technical developments, the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the Commission in respect of establishing rules supplementing the general conversion rules or supplementing and amending the specific conversion rules.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The Commission is to be encouraged to review Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and to take other requisite action in such a way as to favour the use of biologically active pesticides that pose a lower risk to human health than other pesticides.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Organic production is based on the general principle of restriction of the use of external inputs. Farmers are required to take measures to prevent the risk of contamination by non-authorised products or substances. Despite such measures, there may be instances where farmers are prevented from marketing their agricultural products as organicMember States should ensure that losses organic farmers incur due to the unintentional presence of non- authorised products or substances. It is therefore appropriate to provide for the possibility whereby Member States may, in accordance with Article 42 of the Treaty, be authorised by the Commission to grant national payments to compensate for the losses incurred in such instances. Member States may also use the instruments of the Common Agricultural Policy to cover totally or partially such lossesded contaminations are adequately covered. Where the origin of contamination can be traced, Member States are to apply the polluter-pays principle.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes the principles of organic production and its control and certification and lays down the rules concerning organic production and its control and the use of indications referring thereto in labelling and advertising. It provides the basis for sustainable and dynamic development of organic production and its positive effects on the environment and public health, while ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market, and ensuring consumer confidence.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 1
Article 3 – point 1
(1) ‘organic production’ means the use of the production methods compliant with the rules established in this Regulation, at all stages of production, preparation and distribution;
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 3
Article 3 – point 3
(3) ‘agricultural raw material’ means an agricultural product that has not been subjected to any operation of preservocessing, preparation or processingeservation;
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 4
Article 3 – point 4
(4) ‘preventive measures’ means measures to be taken in order to ensure soil quality and fertility, preservation of biodiversity as well as prevention and control of pests, diseases and weeds, and to prevent contamination with products or substances that are not authorised under this Regulation at all stages of production, preparation and distribution;
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 5
Article 3 – point 5
(5) ‘conversion’ means the transition from non-organic to organic productionfarming within a given period of time, during which the provisions concerning the organic production are applied;
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 16 a (new)
Article 3 – point 16 a (new)
(16a) "direct environmental aspect" means a direct environmental aspect as defined in Article 2 (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1221/20091a. _______________________________ 1aRegulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS), repealing Regulation (EC) No 761/2001 and Commission Decisions 2001/681/EC and 2006/193/EC (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 1–45)
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 40 a (new)
Article 3 – point 40 a (new)
(40a) 'engineered nanomaterial' means engineered nanomaterials as defined in Article 2 (2) (t) of Regulation (EU) N°1169/20111a; __________________________ 1aRegulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Commission Directive 87/250/EEC, Council Directive 90/496/EEC, Commission Directive 1999/10/EC, Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Directives 2002/67/EC and 2008/5/EC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2004 Text with EEA relevance (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 18– 63)
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 43
Article 3 – point 43
(43) ‘ionising radiation’ means ionising radiation as defined in Article 1 of Council Directive 96/29/Euratom47 .and as regulated by Directive 1999/2/EC47a; __________________ 47 Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation (OJ L 159, 29.6.1996, p. 1). 47a Directive1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 16–23)
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 43 a (new)
Article 3 – point 43 a (new)
(43a) 'soil bound crop cultivation' means production in living soil (mineral soil mixed and/or fertilised with materials and products allowed in organic production) in connection with the sub-soil and bedrock;
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter II – title
Chapter II – title
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – introductory part
Article 4 – introductory part
Organic production is a sustainable management system for agriculture that is based on the following general principles:
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point e – point ii
Article 4 – point e – point ii
(ii) practice land-relatesoil bound crop cultivation and/or land related livestock production or practice aquaculture which complies with the principle of sustainable exploitation of fisherieswithin the farm ecosystem which complies with preventive measures such as: - soil protection and cover against wind and water erosion, - crop rotation, - use of seeds and animals with a high degree of resistance against diseases, or practice sustainable aquaculture;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Objectives Organic production shall pursue the following general objectives: (a) establish a sustainable management system for agriculture that: (i) respects nature's systems and cycles and sustains and enhances the health of soil, water, plants and animals and the balance between them; (ii) contributes to a high level of biological diversity; (iii) makes responsible use of energy and the natural resources, such as water, soil, organic matter and air; (iv) respects high animal welfare standards and in particular meets animals' species-specific behavioural needs; (b) aim at producing products of high quality; (c) aim at producing a wide variety of foods and other agricultural products that respond to consumers' demand for goods produced by the use of processes that do not harm the environment, human health, plant health or animal health and welfare.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – point e a (new)
Article 6 – point e a (new)
(ea) exclusion of food containing or consisting of engineered nanomaterials;
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) organic operators other than micro- enterprises, farmers, beekeepers, and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals, shall put in place an environmental management system with a view to improving their environmental performance. , including methods for identifying and measuring the direct environmental aspects of the organisation's operation, which are based on the core indicators outlined in Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 1221/20091a. The establishment of annual targets for the continuous improvement of the environmental performance and the implementation of a documentation and reporting system in this regard are supervised within the organic certification process. ___________________________ 1aRegulation (EC) No 1221/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS), repealing Regulation (EC) No 761/2001 and Commission Decisions 2001/681/EC and 2006/193/EC (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 1–45)
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) operators shall demonstrate how they contribute to protection and enhancement of nature and biodiversity. Member States shall decide how the contribution can be performed and may establish minimum aims and targets;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) operators shall demonstrate which initiatives they apply within their farm system in order to contribute to climate change mitigation, for example carbon sequestration, and establish performance targets on their farm. Member States may establish minimum aims and targets that must be met taking into consideration the regional situation including the regional farm structure.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The authorisation of the use of chemically synthesised products or substancesproducts and substances from other categories as mentioned under Article 4(f) for application as mentioned in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be strictly limited to cases where the use of external inputs referred to in Article 4 (f) would contribute to unacceptable environmental impactsimpacts to the environment, animal or human health or product quality.
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall adopt implementbe empowered to adopt delegated acts ing actscordance with Article 36 authorising or withdrawing the authorisation of products and substances that may be used in organic production in general and products and substances that may be used in the production of processed organic food in particular, and establishing the procedures to be followed for the authorisation and the lists of those products and substances and, where appropriate, their description, compositional requirements and conditions for use. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(2).
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20
Article 20
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 b (new)
Article 20 b (new)
Article 20 b National schemes for precautionary measures and compensation schemes for unintended contamination In order to avoid the event of adventitious contamination with non-authorised substances as a result of conventional farming practices or other non-organic practices in processing, preparation and distribution, beyond the control of organic operators, Member States shall establish precautionary measures as well as schemes for compensation for unintended contamination. Member States shall ensure that losses organic farmers incur due to unintended contaminations are adequately covered. Where the origin of contamination can be traced, Member States are to apply the polluter-pays principle.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a (new)
Article 26 a Exchange of information Upon a request duly justified by the necessity to guarantee that a product has been produced in accordance with this Regulation, the competent authorities, control authorities and the control bodies shall exchange relevant information on the results of their controls with other competent authorities, control authorities and control bodies. They may also exchange such information on their own initiative.
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – indent 14
Annex I – indent 14
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point 8 a (new)
Annex II – part I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point 8 a (new)
1.5.8a. The use of biodynamic preparations is allowed.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 3 – point 2a (new)
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 3 – point 2a (new)
1.3.2a. Non-organic animals may be brought onto a holding for breeding purposes, when organic animals are not available in sufficient number. If approved by the competent authority, such animals and their products may be deemed organic after compliance with the conversion period in point 1.2. In countries with limited poultry production, non-organic poultry can be brought onto a holding and converted before they are three days old, if approved by the competent authority.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 3 – point 5
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 3 – point 5
1.3.5. In addition to the general farm production rules laid down in Article 7, for breeding purposes, non-organically raised animals may be brought onto a holding under specific conditions laid down by the competent authority. If approved by the competent authority, such animals and their products may be deemed organic after compliance with the conversion period referred to in point 1.2. For breeding purposes, non- organically raised animals may also be brought onto an agricultural holding when breeds are in danger of being lost to farming in accordance with Annex IV to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1974/200668 and in that case animals of those breeds must not necessarily be nulliparous. __________________ 68 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1974/2006 of 15 December 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 368, 23.12.2006, p. 15).
Amendment 342 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 7
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 7
1.7.7. DThe duration of transport of livestock shall be minimised. to a maximum of 8 hours for both mammals and poultry, in both organic and non- organic agriculture. To this end, local slaughterhouses need to be supported. Special attention shall be paid when transporting fragile or cull animals.
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 9
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 9
1.7.9. Mutilation of animals shall be prohibited. Examples of such mutilation include, tail docking, beak trimming, hot branding, cutting teeth and de-toeing.
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) all housing shall provide access to an open area allowing animals to exercise.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) when calves are treated individually for veterinary reasons they shall be kept in spaces that have a solid floor and must be provided with straw bedding. The calf should be able to turn around easily, lie down in full length (comfortably) and be able to have visual contact with other calves. If mother bonded rearing is not taking place, group keeping of young calves shall only be permitted after the age of one week.
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point a
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point a
(a) equine animals shall have access to pasturage for grazing whenever conditions allow. At all other times, horses should have access to roughage;
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point d
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point d
(d) rearing systems for equine animals shall be based on maximum use of grazing pasturage according to the availability of pastures in the different periods of the year. Where higher percentages of roughage are not possible, the following minimum rules shall apply whilst respecting the nutrition, health and welfare requirements of the breeds: At least 60 % of the dry matter in daily rations of equine animals shall consist of roughage, fresh or dried fodder, or silage;
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point a
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point a
(a) housing of equine animals shall have smooth, but not slippery floors. At least half of thThe entire indoor surface area as specified in the table on minimum surface areas for equine animals set out in point 2.2.4., shall be solid, that is, not of slatted or of grid construction;
Amendment 379 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) clean and fresh water shall always be available in sufficient quantity.
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 3 – point a
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 3 – point a
(a) housing of porcine animals shall have smooth, but not slippery floors. At least half of thThe entire indoor surface/ floor area as specified in the table on minimum surface areas for porcine animals set out in point 2.3.4., shall be solid, that is, not of slatted or of grid construction;
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) there should always be a straw bed large enough to assure that all pigs in a pen can lie down at the same time in the most space consuming way;
Amendment 383 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 3 – point e
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 3 – point 3 – point e
(e) exercise areas shall permit dunging and rooting by porcine animals. For the purposes of rooting different substrates can be usedadditional manipulable material can be used, but access to soil and straw for rooting is required. To allow the expression of appropriate exploratory behaviour, substrates should be chewable, edible, destructible, kept clean and renewed regularly. Indestructible manipulation materials such as toys, balls, and chains, can be used only as a supplement.
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 4 – point 4 – point d
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 4 – point 4 – point d
(d) where poultry are kept indoors, including due to restrictions or obligations imposed on the basis of Union legislation, they shall have access to a veranda (outdoor run) as well as permanently have access to sufficient quantities of roughage and suitable material in order to meet their ethological needs;
Amendment 398 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 4 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 4 – point 6 – point b a (new)
(ba) protective facilities shall be provided in an appropriate number;
Amendment 399 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 4 – point 6 – point d
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 4 – point 6 – point d
(d) where poultry are kept indoors, including due to restrictions imposed due to bad weather conditions or obligations imposed on the basis of Union legislation, they shall have access to a veranda (outdoor run) as well as permanently have access to sufficient quantities of roughage and suitable material in order to meet their ethological needs.