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"The Dutch Party for Freedom (PVV) is voting against this recommendation of the European Parliament. The original Commission proposal envisaged a simplification of formalities in order to make it easier to introduce new textile fibres. The European Parliament has added a requirement that, in future, businesses will be obliged to state where a textile product comes from via what is known as country of origin labelling. We do not support Parliament’s position in this regard.
Consumers benefit where labels contain information about materials that pose a health hazard or that cause allergic reactions. Stating the country of origin on the label is pointless European nitpicking. Obviously, the origin of a product tells us nothing about the production process or the quality of the product, nor does it increase consumer protection. Even if the so-called country of origin is specified, other parts of the production process can take place elsewhere.
All the ‘made in x’ label does is create a false sense of clarity for the consumer, while in reality bringing about extra costs and bureaucracy. Businesses have to face additional administrative hassle, the checking of labels requires additional customs formalities and, ultimately, it becomes more expensive to import products. The PVV will thus also be voting against this recommendation."@en1
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