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EU Moves to Restrict 'Burger' and 'Steak' Terms

10/8/2025

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EU lawmakers restricted terms like 'burger' and 'steak' to meat products.
The proposal still needs approval from the Council of the European Union and European Commission.
Critics, including German grocers, say the move would complicate choices; Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said 'sausage is not vegan'.
A 2020 survey found most Europeans aren’t confused by plant-based names if labels are clear.

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EU lawmakers restricted terms like 'burger' and 'steak' to meat products.
The proposal still needs approval from the Council of the European Union and European Commission.
Critics, including German grocers, say the move would complicate choices; Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said 'sausage is not vegan'.
A 2020 survey found most Europeans aren’t confused by plant-based names if labels are clear.