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France Votes to Extend 'Steak' Labels to Plant Products

Assembly backs meat-like names for vegetarian food from 2028

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France Votes to Extend 'Steak' Labels to Plant Products

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France's Assemblée nationale voted on Monday, 12 October 2026, to make permanent the use of meat names like 'steak' for plant-based products from 1 January 2028. The Senate must now decide on the text.

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plant-based labelingFrench food regulationAssemblée nationalemeat alternativesfood industry

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