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In a vote of 355 to 247, members of the European Parliament approved a measure banning the use of terms such as "vegetarian burger," "vegetable steak," "escalope," or "meat-free sausage" on products that do not contain meat.

The initiative aims, at least theoretically, to reserve these descriptions exclusively for foods of animal origin, with the argument of avoiding confusion among consumers and protecting traditional names in the livestock sector.

This decision is part of a broader European Union legislative proposal aimed at strengthening farmers' bargaining position vis-à-vis large corporations in the food chain, seeking to prevent the latter from imposing unfavorable contractual terms or unfair trading practices.

The measure has sparked debate among producers, environmental organizations, and consumer rights advocates, who argue that the terms "hamburger" or "sausage" have become generic descriptions of the shape or presentation of a food, rather than exclusive references to its meat content. Representatives of the livestock sector, for their part, welcomed the decision as a way to protect the cultural and economic value associated with traditional meat products in Europe.