Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2001-12-10-Speech-1-070"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2001-12-10"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:European Food Authority2
dcterms:Language	"fr"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20011210.4.1-070"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2001-12-10-Speech-1-0712
lpv:speaker	lp:Françoise Grossetête2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 vice-chair; EPP-ED (1999-09-30--2002-03-07)3 member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Démocratie libérale (1999-07-20--2002-11-17)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Cyprus Joint Parliamentary Committee (1999-10-06--2002-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	"For many years, we have been attempting to restore consumer confidence and I believe that the creation of the Food Safety Authority is a step towards achieving this goal. We must acknowledge that there was some excellent consultation in the management of this dossier and we must not fall behind with this today. Zero risk does not exist and the consequences of a bacteriological problem, whether or not this is linked to terrorism, can be extremely significant for all our citizens. We are well aware that food contamination can affect a large number of people. That is why safety must be at the heart of this system. We must not be overcome by panic either, because the European food chain, as a result of the many decisions that we have taken in this Chamber, is certainly one of the safest in the world. However, the shortcomings that have come to light during previous crises compel us to take further measures in the area of food safety. In order to be effective and credible, the Authority must bring together the leading scientific experts; it must only undertake risk assessment, as part of the Rapid Alert System, whilst risk management must remain in the public domain. It must also work together with the national agencies. Its intervention must be proportionate to the level of risk, in other words, if there are simply rumours, communication must then be stepped up. If, however, there is a risk, the required precautionary measures must be taken; if there is a danger, then preventative measures are necessary. Lastly, the Authority must be independent and utterly transparent. At the same time, monitoring must be increased and, in the case of a serious offence, penalties must be substantial as well as effective."@en1

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