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French government tries new ban on meaty terms for vegetarians

The French government has prepared a decree banning vegetarian products from being sold using labels associated with meat products, such as 'steak', but now awaits confirmation it abides by European Union legislation.

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France’s long-running battle over vegan food names has escalated as the government published a decree banning meaty terms such as “steak”, “grill” or “spare ribs” being used to describe plant-based products, reports The Guardian.

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