Summary
The European Parliament objects to a Commission regulation that changes import licensing for agricultural ethyl alcohol, citing risks to market transparency and anti-dumping efforts. 10 20.05.2015
Other
trade
economy
agri-foodstuffs
international relations
business and competition
agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Key points
- Formal objection to the Commission's proposed changes regarding import licensing for agricultural ethyl alcohol.
- Concern that reducing data collection will decrease market transparency in an unstable sector.
- The necessity of precise import data for conducting anti-dumping investigations and international trade negotiations.
- Identification of a gap in statistical monitoring, as Eurostat does not provide the required level of detail.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 20 February 2015 amending Regulation (EC) No 376/2008 as regards the obligation to present a licence for imports of ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2336/2003 introducing certain detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 670/2003 laying down specific measures concerning the market in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin
Objection to a delegated act: Licence for imports of ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin
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