MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on increased checks on and inspections of imported foodstuffs

14.3.2016

pursuant to Rule 133 of the Rules of Procedure

Gianluca Buonanno

B8-0398/2016

Motion for a European Parliament resolution on increased checks on and inspections of imported foodstuffs

The European Parliament,

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

A.  whereas worrying figures reveal an exponential increase in cancer in agricultural regions where glyphosate is used;

B.  whereas authoritative studies highlight how this powerful pesticide, present in massive doses in foodstuffs, increases the risk of contracting cancer;

C.  whereas imports of foodstuffs exposed to the pesticide glyphosate from non-EU states are increasing all the time;

D.  whereas, if checks were increased and there were more information on consumption of these foodstuffs, public expenditure in this area would decrease;

1.  Takes the view that more attention should be paid to this issue, which should be regarded as a priority;

2.  Proposes to the Commission a regulatory policy for increasing checks on and inspections of imports of foodstuffs that have been exposed to glyphosate.