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"Mr President, food safety scandals have, in recent years, pointed up all too clearly the shortcomings related to the lack of defined responsibility. That is why it is important to reintroduce clear, precise rules in this area, as well as to simplify the texts. Simplifying the texts does not mean, however, that we can relax requirements. Very much the opposite in fact.
We must, therefore, define the responsibilities to be shouldered by manufacturers, such as the respect for rules, product traceability and the prior analysis of risks. Manufacturers are the guarantors of high-quality food, in which consumers can have confidence. Yes, the requirements are considerable, but these requirements can only help to improve the image of their products.
Consumers must also shoulder some responsibility: they must be able to have the freedom of choice, hence the important role of information and consumers’ associations in this respect.
In addition to these texts which are before us, I would sincerely hope that the European Union decides to launch an information campaign to spread awareness regarding the essential hygiene measures that must be observed in the home. These are the little things that we can do on an ongoing basis to help reduce the risks, such as the importance, for example, of cleaning the refrigerator, of storing products properly and at the appropriate temperature.
The authorities are also responsible for putting in place rigorous controls during manufacturing, production and sale, and for imposing effective sanctions, in the event of these controls being flouted, not only on the parties concerned, but also on the Member States which do not respect Community legislation. In other words, we must be seen to be very firm.
Lastly, we have had numerous discussions concerning game meat. We must, of course, ensure the quality of this product and we know that procedures vary from one Member State to another. We must place our trust in the professionals, in other words, the hunting community, who are perfectly capable of judging the state of hunted game.
I shall sum up, Mr President, by saying that we must reiterate that Europe has one of the safest food chains in the world and that we must quite simply respond to the expectations of our fellow citizens."@en1
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