EU: Laboratory meat, many unanswered questions

Published 2024년 1월 26일

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Several EU agriculture ministers, including those from Austria, Italy, France, Poland, Spain, and Hungary, have raised concerns about the approval of lab-grown meat products, citing potential threats to animal farming and the need for clear labeling and impact assessments. However, Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark have emphasized the importance of consumer demand, clear labeling, and food safety. In contrast, Israel has approved a lab-grown beef product for human consumption, developed by local start-up Aleph Farms.

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Skeptics and supporters EU agriculture ministers still see many unanswered questions regarding the approval of meat products artificially produced in the laboratory. On January 23, Austria, Italy and France presented clear criticism in a joint note to the Agriculture Council. This was supported by ten other Member States, including Poland, Spain and Hungary. The EC's initial plans for an EU regulation appear to be causing concern among ministers. Representatives of Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark were less skeptical. A threat to animal farming in the EU Austrian Minister of Agriculture Norbert Totschnig described laboratory meat as a real threat to animal husbandry in the EU. Any EU regulation must ensure clarity and transparency. According to Totschnig, the effects of the regulation should be carefully examined. Mandatory labeling and a comprehensive, evidence-based impact assessment are essential. Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida criticized the ...

Source: Farmer.pl