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"The purpose of this proposal is to recast the EU rules on labelling of food products and improve Union legislation by replacing and collating seven directives and one regulation into a single text. There is a need for an EU-level standardisation of food labelling in order to contribute to increased transparency for the consumer, greater clarity in the
and more certainty for businesses in the food sector.
This new regulation will put an end to the legislative fragmentation that has been blocking trade and to competition problems, which will mean reduced costs for producers and distributors of foodstuffs, whilst also helping consumers decide which foodstuffs to buy in a way that is independent, conscious and knowledgeable of the facts. I would stress the new provisions making it mandatory to include substances that cause allergies in the ingredients list; allergenic substances will also have to be provided for non-packed products. Country-of-origin labelling is becoming mandatory for fresh meat from pigs, goats, sheep and poultry. Consumers must also be informed about the specific source of the vegetable oils used in products, for example, palm oil. I voted for this report for the above reasons."@en1
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