EU Lawmakers Approve Ban on Meat Terminology for Plant-Based Products in Victory for Livestock Industry

Oct 08, 2025 09:35 pm CST

The European Parliament has voted to prohibit plant-based food products from using meat-related terms like "burger" and "steak" in their marketing, with 355 votes supporting the measure. Championed by French lawmaker Celine Imart, the proposal aims to prevent consumer confusion while addressing concerns from livestock farmers who view plant-based alternatives as a threat to their industry. The legislation still requires approval from EU member states before becoming law.