Politico EU03/05/2026Politique1 min de lecture
EU Parliament Approves 'Veggie Bacon' Ban While Preserving 'Burger' and 'Sausage' Terms; Low Toxin Risk Found in Baby Milk
L'essentiel
- EU Parliament's agriculture committee approved a ban on plant-based products using meat-related terms like 'bacon', while allowing 'burger' and 'sausage' for veggie alternatives.
- The compromise ends a contentious debate between traditional diets and food innovation.
- Separately, EU authorities reported low risk of toxin exposure in baby milk formula, with seven European countries documenting gastrointestinal issues in infants who consumed certain formula products.
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EU Parliament's agriculture committee has approved a compromise that bans plant-based products from using terms like 'bacon' while allowing 'burger' and 'sausage' for vegetarian alternatives. The deal resolves a long-standing dispute between traditional meat producers and food innovation companies over food labeling. Lab-grown 'steaks' remain prohibited under the new rules. Meanwhile, EU health authorities have stated there is a low risk of toxin exposure in baby milk formula, after seven European countries reported gastrointestinal issues in infants who had consumed certain formula products.
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