Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2010-06-15-Speech-2-075"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2010-06-15"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Food information to consumers (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"pl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20100615.5.2-075"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2010-06-15-Speech-2-0762
lpv:speaker	lp:Bogusław Sonik2
lpv:spokenAs	member; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with Iran (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Platforma Obywatelska (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 substitute; LIBE (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 vice-chair; ENVI (2009-07-16--2012-01-18)3 substitute; Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"From the point of view of the common internal market, the question of harmonising the principles of labelling and the mutual recognition of food products is of great significance. Currently, additional national legislation and existing EU legislation on food products, which is variously interpreted by different Member States, are a source of difficulties in trade and the flow of goods, and of problems in the area of competition. I am troubled by the provisions concerning the obligation to provide information about the country of origin of products of specific categories. In my opinion, this is an expression of the protectionist attitudes of Member States, and is at variance with the idea of a common market which eliminates fundamental barriers and difficulties in the movement of goods. Therefore, bearing in mind the good of consumers, I think that information on the country of origin of products should be given based on the voluntary principle and in cases where the lack of this information could mislead the consumer concerning the true source of the product. I consider such an approach to be balanced, both from the point of view of the good of consumers and the interest of food producers. During this debate on the Commission’s regulation and Mrs Sommer’s report, the question of a balanced diet and the eating habits of EU residents has been raised many times. In my opinion, food labelling is only one of many aspects of information for consumers about healthy eating. It can extend society’s knowledge in the area of healthy living, for example, by campaigns and educational measures, but it cannot be a substitute for this knowledge. Therefore, I am opposed to the introduction of colour coding of foods, which might have permanent consequences for eating habits. Ultimately, in our society, we cannot and must not introduce legislation on the basis of which citizens are not responsible for their own behaviour and the choices they make."@en1
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