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France bans use of 'meat' labelling for vegetarian products

Burgers made with vegetal meat at the headquarters of Swiss group Firmenich, one of the world's leading flavour manufacturers, in Satigny near Geneva, Switzerland. © AFP - Fabrice Coffrini

The French government issued a decree Tuesday banning the term "steak" on the label of vegetarian products, saying it was reserved for meat alone.

Other terms that can no longer be used for meat-free products include "escalope", "ham", "filet" and "prime rib", according to the decree.

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