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EU votes to ban ‘burger’ and ‘steak’ labels for plant-based foods
The European Parliament voted 532 to 78 to restrict meat-related terms on plant-based products amid livestock sector concerns and consumer surveys showing 80% acceptance of such labels.
- The European Parliament voted to ban terms like 'burger' and 'steak' for plant-based foods, with 532 votes in favor and 78 against.
- Céline Imart stated that misleading labels for vegetarian products must be stopped, emphasizing clarity for consumers.
- The proposal will be clarified by a parliamentary committee before further negotiations with the EU's member states.
- This vote will lead to negotiations regarding the labeling of vegetarian products among EU institutions.
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·Zürich, Switzerland
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The European Parliament wants to ban terms such as burger, steak or sausage from being used for plant-based foods, meaning that if the legislation is passed, terms such as veggie burger or vegan sausage would no longer be allowed.
The European Parliament voted Wednesday to ban meat names for plant-based alternatives. It wants terms like "burger," "steak," and "sausage" to remain reserved for meat products, which would prohibit terms like "veggie burger."
·Amersfoort, Netherlands
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