Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2007-06-18-Speech-1-124"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2007-06-18"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20070618.15.1-124"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2007-06-18-Speech-1-1252
lpv:speaker	lp:Bogdan Golik2
lpv:spokenAs	member; AGRI (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2007-05-23--2008-10-22)3 member; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 unknown; Samoobrona RP (2004-07-20--2007-12-16)3 member; PES (2004-12-01--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (2005-09-21--2009-07-13)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China (2007-03-15--2009-07-13)3 substitute; SEDE (2007-01-31--2009-07-13)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, although the report on the labelling of spirit drinks deals with over 30 different kinds of beverages, I would like to focus on the most controversial issue, namely that of the definition of vodka. The currently binding definition of vodka was drawn up many years before the main vodka producers joined the European Union. Thanks to them, the European Union is the third largest vodka producer in the world. Parliament should therefore adopt a definition of vodka that would secure the reputation and leading market position of this spirit drink. Maintaining the current definition of vodka and allowing it to be produced from waste material will lower its quality and have a negative impact on its reputation. The trade name ‘vodka’ should be reserved only for vodka that is produced from traditional ingredients, namely grain, potatoes and beet molasses. This was the definition adopted by the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development. Vodka made from ingredients other than the ones traditionally used should be given a specific market name, such as ‘non-traditional vodka’, ‘vodka-style spirit drink’ or ‘non-standard vodka’, with the name of the raw ingredients used in its production clearly stated on the label. If this is not done, we will be cheating both ourselves and the consumers. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you all to today’s food and wine tasting event to promote Polish organic foods, including cold meats, juices and vodka made from grain and potatoes."@en1

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