7 Amendments of Marc TARABELLA related to 2012/2043(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas a high level of animal welfare, which is part of sustainable development, is important to protect public and animal health, and ensure the productivity and competitiveness of the livestock sector in the EU;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. UrgesInsists that the Commission toshould include animal welfare in its trade policy and when negotiating international trade agreements, and toshould promote animal welfare in third countries by requiring equivalent welfare standards for imported products as well as strict controls;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to insist that the WTO rapidly incorporate non- commercial concerns into the world trade strategy so as to avoid distortions of competition between EU Member States, which are required to comply with the most stringent animal welfare standards in the world, and third countries;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the difficulties experienced by producers in reflecting costs related to their obligations with regard to animal welfare in the price of their products and points out, in particular, that there are no rules obliging consumers to purchase products, including processed products, that comply with European animal welfare rules;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recalls the importance of the information given to EU citizens as to the differences between production methods; calls for the mandatory inclusion of farming method details on poultry meat labels so that, on the one hand, consumers are able to make informed choices and, on the other hand, support is provided to farmers who apply higher standards of animal welfare, which would allow them to be more competitive in the marketplace;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point d
Paragraph 20 – point d
d. a certificate or other proof of competence for any unqualified person handling animals in the course of their professional duties, along with adequate training requirements for specific animal welfare responsibilities when needed, and a system for pre-testing permits for the construction or reconstruction of animal premises;eleted
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recalls that producers are overburdened with administrative requirements and that, in the continued search for administrative simplification, this European framework legislation should not further increase this burden;