The Czech government is set to make a key decision on a proposed European regulation that would restrict the use of common meat-related terms such as “burger,” “sausage,” and “schnitzel” for plant-based products. The regulation, which has already sparked significant debate since its initial vote in October, now faces opposition from various sectors of the Czech food industry as well as international organizations. The regulation, proposed as part of a European effort to prevent misleading food labeling, has garnered support from some quarters but met with strong resistance from businesses in the plant-based sector. The Czech Ministry of Agriculture will soon prepare its position on the matter, with a decision expected through a “silent procedure” — meaning that unless there are significant objections in a …
