In France, a meat substitute can no longer be called steak, schnitzel or entrecote

The French government bans meat-like names on labels of vegetarian products. Steak, schnitzel, ham, fillet and sirloin steak may no longer appear on meat-free products. The French meat industry had complained that product names can be confusing for consumers. In 2020, France banned the use of meat names for vegetarian products. But in June 2022, the Council of State temporarily suspended that law. This happened after complaints from French companies that sell plant-based foods. Some products that contain only a small amount of vegetable content may continue to use meat names. This includes, for example, merguez (sausages) or cordon bleu. Producers from other European Union countries will also be allowed to continue selling vegetarian food with meat names in France. Trade association Protéines France, which represents plant-based food producers, believes the French law conflicts with EU food rules. People who violate the law can be fined up to 1,500 euros. The fine can amount to ...