Hungary raised concerns about cell-based meat when it held the European Council Presidency last year, arguing meat and dairy consumption is an important part of the “European way of life”.
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The agricultural body claims there are several unanswered questions and concerns about the consumption of cell-based meat and considers the products unsafe. Semjén’s bill also argued that food technology that deflects from “traditional” methodologies can threaten “our values”.
A statement from non-profit The Good Food Institute criticised Hungary’s move. “The government has presented no risk assessments or safety data showing cultivated meat threatens human or planetary health – relying instead on unfounded fears and protectionist arguments,” GFI said.
“This decision sets a dangerous precedent where fear and politics override objective debate, science, and innovation. It drives needless polarisation and undermines urgent progress towards a more sustainable food system.”
