7/03/2007
CIAA reaction on the Single Common Market Organisation Proposal
(COM(2006) 822 final)

CIAA very much welcomes the regulatory simplifications made to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) because of the potential to enhance competitiveness in the food chain and in particular, in the agri-food industry. Food and drink industries are subjected to a number of administrative procedures derived from the CAP. To be effective, the Commission’s simplification plan has to lead to concrete results for operators, i.e. a decrease in red tape and a reduction in costs.

In December 2006, the Commission released the proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a single Common Market Organisation (CMO). Generally speaking, CIAA considers this exercise as primarily aimed at simplifying work for administrations rather than reducing red tape for operators. Furthermore, CIAA does not share the Commission’s opinion according to which this process is purely of a “technical” nature. CIAA’s concerns and expectations on the matter are outlined in the full position paper which can be downloaded by clicking on the link below

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