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I welcome the proposal to amend the existing regulation and clear up the definition of 'organic'. This comes at a time when the Commission is also proposing a major piece of legislation to deal with the issue of health claims on food products. It is vital that consumer interests be protected in these areas.
Organic crops and products continue to grow in importance as a proportion of our production and every effort must be given to assist the sector. Coming from Ireland, which tries to sell itself as the 'Food Island', I believe the marketing and job-creation potential of organic products is enormous. I particularly want to see moves in this area in view of the newly-relaunched rural development pillar. Small local cottage industries have great scope for boosting local economies.
As always, the rapporteur, Ms Auroi, has produced a good report for our Committee, and many of her proposed amendments are welcome improvements to the Commission text. It is important, for example, that we recognise the languages of the new Member States.
It is also important to make it clear that retailers who import pre-packaged products directly from third countries are also subject to EU regulation."@en1
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