Activities of Péter OLAJOS related to 2006/0132(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Framework for Community action to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides - Placing of plant protection products on the market (debate)
Explanations of vote
Amendments (6)
Amendment 29 #
Article 1
This Directive establishes a framework tofor achieve aing a more sustainable use of pesticides by reducing their use and the risks and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment and promoting the use of Integrated Pest Management and of alternative approaches or techniquencouraging the promotion and adoption of non-chemical alternatives to pesticides.
Amendment 38 #
Article 3 – point 9 a (new)
9a) "non-chemical methods of plant protection and pest and crop management" means the use of pest control and management techniques that do not rely on chemical properties. Non- chemical methods of plant protection and pest and crop management include rotation, physical and mechanical control and natural predator management;
Amendment 40 #
Article 3 – point 9 b (new)
9b) "use reduction" means reduction of applications of pesticides and is not necessarily dependent on volume;
Amendment 58 #
Article 7 - paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall regularly monitor and collect information on indicator species exposed to pesticides and on pesticides in the environment, such as in fresh and marine waters, soil and air, and report on this information regularly to the Commission.
Amendment 59 #
Article 7 - paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States shall carry out long- term research programmes into specific situations where pesticides have been linked to impacts on human health and the environment, including studies on high-risk groups, biological diversity and combination effects.
Amendment 95 #
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17a Exchange of information and best practice The Commission shall establish a platform for the exchange of information and best practice in the field of sustainable use of pesticides and integrated pest management.