Vegan vs vegetarian vs plant-based – what’s the difference between the definitions across the EU?

Dairy cows in barn

Source: Compassion in World Farming

Food manufacturers are enthusiastically launching products to meet vegan demand, but what do terms like “plant-based” and “vegan friendly” actually mean from a legal perspective? 

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