http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ban-vegetarian-vegan-sausages-germany-currywurst-schnitzel-meatballs-christian-schmidt-a7499211.html
http://www.dw.com/en/no-more-veggie-sausages-minister-wants-ban-on-meat-names-for-plant-based-foods/a-36928962
Ban 'vegetarian' sausages because they are confusing consumers, says German government minister
Vegetarian sausages should be called something else because the term is misleading as they do not contain meat, Germany's agriculture minister has said.
Christian Schmidt called for a ban on names such as "vegetarian schnitzel", “vegetarian sausage” and “vegetarian meatballs”, which contain meat-substitute products, because they are confusing for customers.
He told German newspaper Bild: "These terms are completely misleading and unsettle consumers.
"I favour them being banned in the interest of clear consumer labelling."
Manufacturers should not “pretend to have meat in these pseudo-meat dishes”, he added.
Mr Schmidt was unhappy about the sale of “vegan curywurst” - a meat-free take on a spicy pork dish that is popular in Germany.
