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"Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I asked myself the following question at the start of the discussions: Do we need a regulation on novel foods? Do we not already have enough rules governing food? We certainly do need it. However, I have certain criticisms regarding this document at second reading, especially in the light of our efforts to cut red tape. If there is going to be a novel foods regulation, it should really only apply to novel foods. If the rapporteur now, before the second reading, brings back all the amendments rejected from the first reading with regard to genetically modified products, for instance, where there is already very comprehensive legislation, this should be flatly rejected.
Constantly rehashing ideological concepts which have already been dealt with and rejected umpteen times does not convey a clear legislative process, but mainly serves just to confuse the general public.
The situation is different with regard to nanotechnology, which is a new procedure. However, we should avoid demonising this new technology, as has often happened in the past. We must not stand in the way of progress. Just a few weeks ago, I attended a talk on nanotechnology given by a representative of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Germany. I am astounded at the information that is already available and at the research that has been carried out. We should invite this representative to appear in committee, which would put a stop to speeches about how we still need to do a great deal of research. We certainly still need to do this with nanotechnology, but the opportunities which it opens up are huge. We should continue to utilise and promote them.
As regards animal cloning, I would like to remind you that we made an explicit undertaking with the Treaty of Lisbon to protect animal welfare and to take animal protection fully into account in all legislative procedures. This is why I am pleased that the Commissioner has already agreed to table a new document on this issue. I look forward to finding out what will be put before us. Thank you for your attention."@en1
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