Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2003-07-01-Speech-2-112"

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dcterms:Date	"2003-07-01"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Genetically modified organisms2
dcterms:Language	"fr"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20030701.5.2-112"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2003-07-01-Speech-2-1132
lpv:speaker	lp:Frédérique Ries2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2002-01-17--2004-02-11)3 member; Delegation for relations with Israel (2002-02-07--2004-02-11)3 substitute; Committee on Culture, Youth, Education, the Media and Sport (2002-01-17--2004-02-11)3 unknown; Parti réformateur libéral/Front démocratique des francophones (1999-07-20--2004-02-11)3 member_of_the_bureau; ELDR (2003-06-12--2004-02-11)3
lpv:translated text	"Madam President, on the issue of GMOs, what can be said in one minute, except that the precautionary principle is not, and should not be, an excuse for doing nothing? This is why we should welcome the imminent entry into force of these European rules concerning the labelling and traceability of GMOs. The exacting provisions contained in the reports by Mr Trakatellis and Mrs Scheele will enable us to ascertain the composition of foods, to follow their distribution route and to know whether or not animals have eaten GMO-based feeds. Subject to these strict conditions, the lifting of the moratorium is a welcome development. For all that, though, will consumers be reassured? The truth will only become apparent at a later date, but it can be summed up in just a few words, namely free choice for consumers as to what they put on their plates. This has already been pointed out at great length by the two rapporteurs and by the Commissioner. Yet in order to convince people, and to reassure them, we will have to get it right. Labelling errors for products that are certified as being GMO-free will not be permitted, just as there is no question of making traditional and organic farmers pick up the tab for the crop contamination that is an inevitable risk. To conclude, therefore, let me say that we should continue with research, remain rational, and convince, communicate with and inform the public even more, explaining to them that transgenic crops involve not just soya, maize or rape, but also gene therapy, the kind of treatment which, for example, has enabled children with primary immunodeficiency to live a normal life outside their ‘bubble’."@en1

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