MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Ensuring accurate nutritional labelling and sustainable production of plant-based products in the EU – E-002114/2024

Question for written answer  E-002114/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Biljana Borzan (S&D)

With the growing demand for plant-based products and meat alternatives, driven by their perceived health benefits and lower environmental impact, as well as the need for alternative protein sources, the nutritional profile of these products is becoming increasingly important. However, concerns remain regarding their high levels of sodium and saturated fat.

• 1.How does the Commission plan to ensure accurate labelling of the nutritional profile of plant-based products, particularly in order to address these concerns?
• 2.Does the Commission intend to introduce mandatory nutritional labelling across all the Member States? If so, how will it respond to opposition from countries reluctant to adopt such measures?
• 3.How will the Commission align the production of plant-based products with the EU’s sustainability goals, especially concerning the use of ingredients such as palm oil?

Submitted: 16.10.2024