Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-01-19-Speech-4-360-500"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-01-19"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"de"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120119.24.4-360-500"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-01-19-Speech-4-361-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Anja Weisgerber2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation for relations with Canada (2009-09-16--2013-10-21)3 unknown; Christlich-Soziale Union in Bayern e.V. (2009-07-14--2013-10-21)3 member; Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries (2009-09-16--2013-10-21)3 member; EPP (2009-07-14--2013-10-21)3 member; Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (2009-09-16--2013-10-21)3
lpv:translated text	"I can only agree that we should put an end to the wastage of food. The figures are alarming: 60% of food waste in European households could be avoided. The Commission has come to the conclusion that a fifth of the food is thrown away because ‘best before’ dates are not used correctly. I can therefore only support the call for 2013 to be declared the European Year against Food Waste, with information and educational initiatives. We need citizens to be more aware, right from childhood onwards. We need to explain to our citizens what the ‘best before’ date means. The ‘best before’ date is not an expiry date. Consumers should use it only as a guide. The ‘use by’ date for perishable goods is different. These products should not be consumed after such a date. We all have a responsibility to prevent food waste across Europe and to create greater understanding."@en1

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