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In Italy could return the ‘label of compulsory indication of the production plant for food. The last Council of Ministers has in fact approved a draft bill calling for an amendment to the EU regulation 1169/2011 introducing a European label for food (adopted December 13, 2014 from Italy) which eliminated the ‘ compulsory indication of the plant, planned instead of the previous standard Italian. The decision of the government is coming to be not only the world of agriculture but also by large retailers.

Today the Conad has indeed published a page fee on some national newspapers thanking in particular the ministers and Martina Lorenzin for ‘ commitment in approving the measure. From the pack only Confcommercio which airs in risk costs and additional burdens for business.

But the legislative process to approve the measure still looms long. The outline of the bill is expected to arrive in Parliament as early as next week while Italy will send a notification to the European authorities for prior approval. But if, as is hoped, Brussels gave its ok immediately prior to the final green you should still wait for approval of the measure to the Italian Parliament. Which means at least a few months. Minister Martin, who immediately began his fight for the reintroduction of the indication on the label of the plant, said that Italy will insist on the legitimacy of the intervention in application of article 38 of Regulation 1169/2011, which It provides for the adoption of more restrictive measures on the part of individual states whether to protect the health of consumers. ” For us – he said – it is a crucial point, because the exploitation of the distinctiveness of the Italian agri-food model passes here too ”. In support of this battle you will certainly find the agricultural world. Coldiretti is that Agrinsieme, the coordination of the CIA, Confagricoltura, Copagri Alliance of Cooperatives and food and agriculture, were quick to express their satisfaction with the measure approved by the Government, as well as consumers of the Movement of the Citizen Defense (MDC).

One lone voice that Confcommercio that the obligation to indicate on the label manufacturing plant food “is not only a measure that increases the competitiveness of Made in Italy, but could also result in costs and additional costs “for businesses. (ANSA)

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