The European Parliament has rejected a bill that would have banned the sale of meat substitutes labeled as 'vegetarian sausage' or 'vegetarian burger'. The bill, proposed by MEPs under pressure from agricultural unions, aimed to reserve terms related to meat for animal products only. However, the proposal will continue to restrict the labeling of herbal substitutes for dairy products, such as 'soy milk' or 'vegetable cheese', except for terms like 'peanut butter' or 'coconut milk'. The European Consumer Protection Organization (BEUC) has praised the Parliament's decision, calling it a good move for consumer rights, while critics argue that the dairy labeling restrictions are unnecessary.