US consults on labeling of cell-based poultry

Sandra Eskin, deputy undersecretary for food safety, said responses would be taken into account as part of new labelling legislation of meat and poultry products made using animal cell culture technology. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is asking for feedback on a range of issues, including: • Product name – Should the product name of a meat or poultry product comprised of or containing cultured animal cells differentiate the product from slaughtered meat or poultry by informing consumers the product was made using animal cell culture technology? If yes, what criteria should the agency consider or use to differentiate the products? If not, why not?• Terminology – What should the product be called, i.e., cell cultured or cell cultivated?• Economic data.• Any consumer research related to labelling nomenclature for products using animal cell culture technology. Brazilian giants invest in alternative proteins Brazilian giants JBS and BRF announced plans to invest ...