The Italian government has proposed a bill to ban the production and sale of cell-cultured meat, a first in the world. The bill, which faces opposition from other European countries and the alternative protein industry, is based on the precautionary principle and aims to protect Italy's culinary tradition, health of citizens, and agri-food culture. If passed, the bill will impose fines ranging from EUR 10,000 to EUR 60,000 for violations. However, critics argue that the ban could hinder scientific progress, limit consumer choice, and harm the economic potential of the field, while not providing sufficient evidence for its necessity.