HF2170 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cell-cultured meat and poultry definitions and labeling requirements provided.

Related bill: SF239

AI Generated Summary

This bill seeks to regulate the labeling and definition of cell-cultured meat and poultry in Minnesota. Key provisions include:

  1. Definitions:

    • Cell-cultured meat: Defined as a meat food product grown using animal cell technology in a controlled environment.
    • Cell-cultured poultry: Defined similarly for poultry products.
  2. Labeling Requirements:

    • Food products containing cell-cultured meat or poultry must be clearly labeled as such.
    • Restaurants and food establishments must indicate on their menus if a dish contains cell-cultured meat or poultry.
  3. Modification of Existing Definitions:

    • The bill amends the legal definitions of "meat food product" and "poultry food product" to explicitly include cell-cultured alternatives.
  4. Enforcement:

    • The Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to regulate labeling rules.
    • Failure to comply with these rules can result in misdemeanor charges.

This legislation is designed to ensure transparency in food labeling and inform consumers about the presence of cell-cultured meat or poultry in products and restaurant meals.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toAgriculture Finance and Policy
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toAgriculture Finance and Policy
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added