Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2004-01-14-Speech-3-098"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2004-01-14"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Vote2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20040114.2.3-098"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2004-01-14-Speech-3-0992
lpv:speaker	lp:Erik Meijer2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3 unknown; Socialistische Partij (1999-07-20--2004-07-19)3 member_of_the_bureau; EUL/NGL (1999-10-13--2004-07-19)3 member; Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-04-30)3 substitute; Delegation to the EU-Czech Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-04-30)3 substitute; Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3
lpv:translated text	". What is negative about this proposal is that it gives priority to eliminating barriers to free movement. On a positive note, though, Member States that have, for the protection of their environment, already put legislation in place that is stricter than this regulation will not be hindered in enforcing it. The reason for this regulation is that by washing and cleaning, not only are contaminations added to clean water, but also components of soap and other surfactants. For many years, attempts have been made to encourage the production of phosphate-free detergents. This proposal now also tries to discourage animal tests, the addition of substances that break down with difficulty, toxic chemical substances and substances with hormone-disruptive characteristics. The disclosure of the composition of detergents is indeed a major step forward. Attempts are being made to that effect by requiring manufacturers to inform the government of their products' composition and by obliging them to list the actual content of preservatives, colour-protection products and aromatic substances on the packaging. Openness with regard to harmfulness is to be welcomed, and so we should try to convince the Council of this, but a general ban on harmful substances would be preferable. The proposed adaptations to the regulation in the longer term may be able to contribute to this. Manufacturers may protest, but stricter measures are unavoidable."@en1

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