MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the origin labelling of dairy and meat-based products

13.6.2016

pursuant to Rule 133 of the Rules of Procedure

Mara Bizzotto

B8-0795/2016

Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the origin labelling of dairy and meat-based products

The European Parliament,

–  having regard to Rule 133 of its Rules of Procedure,

A.  whereas Italian consumers and producers are demanding greater transparency in the labelling of agri-food products to protect Italian production from the very widespread phenomenon of counterfeiting;

B.  whereas, according to an online public consultation held by the Ministry of Agricultural Policy, 96.5% of Italians are in favour of origin labelling;

C.  whereas under Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, France received authorisation from the Commission to introduce a national labelling system for meat and dairy products so that the origin of French animal-based products could be certified;

1.  Calls on the Commission to improve the origin labelling system in Europe;

2.  Calls on the Commission to follow up on citizens’ demands for a more transparent labelling system for dairy and meat-based products both in Italy and throughout Europe.