16.11.2023

Italy has made history by becoming the first country to outlaw the production, distribution, and import of cultivated meat derived from animal cells. The Italian parliament passed this groundbreaking law after months of careful consideration, citing its necessity to safeguard the Italian production system, preserve thousands of jobs, and protect the nation's culinary heritage.
Furthermore, the legislation explicitly prohibits the use of meat-related terms for plant-based meat substitutes. Violations of this provision carry fines ranging from €10,000 to €60,000 for each offense.
While these products have been available in Singapore since late 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture granted approval to two companies, Upside Foods and Good Meat, in June. This approval followed initial safety clearances from the US Food and Drug Administration. Presently, these two companies are successfully selling their cultivated chicken products in restaurants located in San Francisco and Washington DC, respectively.