Trade legislation
Swiss court rules against animal names on plant-based meat alternatives
The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland has ruled that names of animal species, such as ‘chicken’ and ‘pork,’ cannot be used to label plant-based alternative products in the country.
Perfect Day sued over ‘misleading’ marketing of animal-free dairy
Precision fermentation specialist Perfect Day is facing a lawsuit filed by the GMO/Toxin Free USA and the Organic Consumers Association.
France’s ban on meaty names for plant-based products officially overturned
France’s Council of State has this week annulled two decrees prohibiting the use of names like 'steak' for plant-based products.
European Patent Office reinstates Impossible Foods’ heme protein patent
The European Patent Office (EPO) has reinstated meat alternatives company Impossible Foods’ EU patent following a lengthy appeal process.
FDA releases new draft guidance for labelling plant-based alternatives
The US FDA has released draft guidance for plant-based food companies on best practices for labelling alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs.
Israeli Ministry of Health grants regulatory approval to Imagindairy for precision-fermented milk proteins
Imagindairy can now sell its animal-free whey protein to Israeli manufacturers for consumer use.
UK court prohibits Oatly’s use of ‘Post Milk Generation’ slogan on food and beverage products
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that Oatly is not allowed to use the marketing slogan ‘Post Milk Generation’ on its F&B products.
Enifer seeks Novel Food approval for Pekilo mycoprotein ingredient
Finnish biotech start-up Enifer has filed for Novel Food authorisation from the European Food Safety Authority for its Pekilo mycoprotein.
