Here are some examples of terms that may no longer be used in France like this:
- vegetarian sausages
- meatless bacon
- cashew cheese
- soy milk
Manufacturers who do not comply with this new regulation must expect fines of up to 300,000 euros.
French delegate Jean-Baptiste Moreau, a farmer himself, proposed this new scheme to better inform consumers about their food. He wrote on Twitter:
„It is important to take action against false statements: Our products must be correctly marked: the terms #cheese or #steak are reserved for products of animal origin!“
The control procedure has not yet been completed. An implementing regulation is to draw up and publish a list of designations which may no longer be used in the future.
The Tentamus Group has formed a Europe-wide labelling team to advise you on all questions concerning the labelling of your products, to carry out labelling tests and to check the online presence of your products.