Bill > HB0138

This bill amends Utah's food labeling laws to introduce new definitions and labeling requirements for emerging food products, specifically cultivated meat products and plant or insect-based meat substitutes. The bill defines "cultivated meat product" as meat produced by culturing animal cells in vitro for human consumption, and "plant or insect based meat substitute" as a food that approximates the texture, flavor, and appearance of meat without using animal flesh. The legislation requires that labels for these products clearly notify consumers about the nature of the product, mandating specific labeling terms that indicate the presence of cultivated meat or plant/insect-based meat substitutes. Food establishments will need to disclose during registration whether they plan to sell these types of products and will be subject to inspection to ensure compliance. The bill provides a grace period, with the department prohibited from enforcing these new labeling requirements until October 31, 2025, and sets the overall bill's effective date as May 7, 2025. These changes aim to provide transparency to consumers about the origin and composition of alternative meat products entering the market.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

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