Tennessee is laying the groundwork for how any “cell-cultured food product” can be sold in the state as lab-grown meat becomes a reality, a state lawmaker said.
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The law requires clear labeling of any product that contains cell-cultured ingredients, with [Tennessee Department of Agriculture] responsible for administering a $2,000 fine to any company that “misbrands” their product as “meat” or “meat food product.”
Neal Schrick, head of the Department of Animal Science at the University of Tennessee, testified before lawmakers about cell-cultured products and voiced support for the law.
“I think you’ll be able to buy cell-cultured chicken nuggets before you know it,” Schrick said. “They are making good progress, and they’ll figure this out.”
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He said more research is needed to fully understand the nutritional, environmental and health implications of cell-cultured foods, but believes Tennessee is wise to act early.
