The heavily debated restrictions on the use of meat-related words in the labelling of plant-based products in the European Union are once again under the spotlight, as several MEPs are seeking to widen the scope of previously agreed terms.

The Vegan Society has unveiled its new Vegan Trademark logo design, aiming to modernise the widely used vegan certification ahead of upcoming European Union legislation regarding environmental and sustainability claims.

The Barcelona Court of Appeal has ruled substantially in favour of plant-based food company Heura Foods in a legal battle brought by six of Spain’s meat industry organisations.

The European Parliament has approved a package of reforms aimed at 'strengthening farmers’ position in the food supply chain,' including introducing stricter rules on plant-based meat alternative labelling across the EU.

All foods approved as vegan and sold in India will be required to carry a standardised logo on-pack, effective from 1 July 2027.

EU negotiators have agreed to go ahead with a ban on the use of animal-associated names for plant-based products, restricting 31 words in total including ‘chicken’ and ‘steak’.

Michael Skrein, partner, and Eva Burkhart, trainee at law firm Reed Smith, examine how the Supreme Court judgement will impact the plant-based sector moving forward.

More than 20 plant-based food brands operating across the EU, UK and US have issued a joint letter calling on EU policymakers to maintain the current regulatory framework governing plant-based product labelling.

The UK Supreme Court dismisses Oatly's appeal and rules that its trademark 'Post Milk Generation' is invalid for use on oat-based food and drink in the UK.