” ” ” “The written declaration in support of the Regulations about the "made in" this process is now at a standstill, because of the opposition of about a dozen member states was submitted by four delegates from four parties and countries: the French People’s party delegate Joseph Daul, the Spanish Socialist Enrique Baròn Crespo, the British Liberal Democratic Graham Watson, and the German Green party delegate Heide Ruhle. The statement should gather consensus from Parliament to push the EU Council to pass the Regulations, "which aim at introducing a compulsory indication of the country of origin on some imported products". The purpose is to "give utmost transparency" and inform the EU citizens of the origin and features of the imported goods, "given the rise in the number of misleading and fraudulent indications" which can be found all over the European Union. The supporters of the initiative, which should also protect the businesses of the 27 EU member states, mentioned that "some of the main business partners of the EU, such as the United States, Japan and Canada, have introduced compulsory requirements in terms of indications of origin". If Parliament could pass such statement, it would be sent on to the Portuguese presidency on duty and discussed by the EU Council.” “
