EU Plant-Based Label Ban To Restrict Some Meaty Words But Not Others

EU Plant-Based Label Ban To Restrict Some Meaty Words But Not Others

The EU has agreed to restrict certain meaty words, but not others, as part of its plant-based label ban. European lawmakers have agreed to ban the use of 31 different words for marketing and labeling plant-based foods, including “beef,” “bacon,” and “drumstick.” However, form-related words like “burger,” “nugget,” and “sausage” will still be allowed. Read more: Industry Report Suggests Dairy Is ‘Important’ For Health And The Environment, Despite…

The Government Is Trying to Ban These 31 Words From Vegan Foods

Soon, vegan bacon, steak, and wings could disappear from European grocery stores. In their place? Shoppers might find options like “smoky strips” or “plant-based slices.” That’s because earlier this month, European Union (EU) lawmakers reached a provisional agreement that would regulate the use of certain “meat-related names” by plant-based and cultured meat brands. While the use of terms like “sausage” and “burger” would still be allowed, the a…