Tag: EU law
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EU Rules Could Ban Veggie Burgers in UK: Plant-Based Names Under Scrutiny
UK-EU SPS Pact Threatens Plant-Based Naming The debate over what counts as a burger or a sausage for plant-based alternatives is intensifying as the UK negotiates a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the European Union. Government officials and industry representatives have begun examining how the pact could affect labeling rules for veggie products,…
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Could Veggie Burgers Be Rebranded Under EU Rules After UK-EU SPS Deal?
UK-EU SPS Agreement Signals Tighter Labeling Rules for Plant-Based Foods The Guardian has reported that a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union could force plant-based products to move away from traditional meat-centric naming, such as veggie burgers and sausages. The deal aims to align certain health and…
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Ban on Veggie ‘Burgers’: UK Could Lose Meaty Names for Plant-Based Foods Under EU Rules
What the potential ban means for plant-based foods The Guardian reports that a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement between the UK and the European Union could restrict how plant-based products are marketed, with terms like “burger” and “sausage” potentially off-limits if those products aren’t meat. In practice, this could force brands to rename veggie…
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France Probes Shein and Temu Over Sex Doll Scandal and Minor-Access Allegations
France Opens Investigation Into Shein and Temu Over Sex Doll Scandal French authorities have initiated formal investigations into fast-fashion giants and online marketplaces, including Shein and Temu, as part of a broader probe into whether these platforms enable minors to access pornographic content. The move follows a sex doll scandal that has drawn scrutiny to…
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France investigates Shein and Temu after sex doll scandal
France launches probe into major online marketplaces French authorities have opened formal investigations into online retailers Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and Wish following a high-profile controversy over sex dolls that allegedly facilitated access to pornographic content by minors. The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the inquiries are focused on whether these platforms enabled minors to view explicit…
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EU Advocate General Urges Dismissal of Latvia’s Appeal in Aven and Fridman Sanctions Case
Overview The Advocate General (AG) of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has recommended dismissing Latvia’s appeal in the high-profile sanctions case involving Russian-origin billionaires Pyotr Aven and Mikhail Fridman. The recommendation, issued on 30 October, could influence the trajectory of EU sanctions enforcement and the procedural options available to member states…