Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-07-06-Speech-3-191-000"
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"Madam President, finally, we are to have simple common EU rules for the labelling of food. They have been pushed through and will enter into force in 2014. I am pleased that the line that I pursued from the beginning was adopted. We are to have correct, clear and easy-to-understand information on the packaging, but no more mandatory information. We will increase the opportunity for consumers to make informed choices with regard to which wholesome foods they want on their plates, and we will not lecture or dictate what people should eat. I am particularly pleased that origin labelling for all meat, as I proposed from the start, was included. The Commission is to ensure that this is implemented in a reasonable way. Allergens are to be highlighted in the list of ingredients. We are to have rules concerning legibility, with minimum requirements concerning a clear typeface and contrast. The rules relating to imitations are also extremely good, and we are to make vigorous efforts to prohibit all misleading information. It is regrettable, however, that trans fats will not be clearly labelled. I believe that this balanced and sound compromise will give consumers greater freedom of choice without creating additional unnecessary bureaucracy for small businesses."@en1
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