Bill > HB163

This bill requires food service establishments in Georgia to disclose when they are serving cell cultured meat or plant-based meat alternatives. The bill defines these terms specifically: cell cultured meat is artificially grown from animal cell cultures to mimic conventional meat, while plant-based meat alternatives are products derived from plants designed to share sensory characteristics with traditional meat products. Under this legislation, restaurants must prominently display on menus or placards that a food item contains cell cultured meat, plant-based meat alternatives, or both. Additionally, establishments are prohibited from labeling or advertising these alternative meat products as conventional meat products. The goal appears to be ensuring transparency for consumers by clearly identifying when they are being served meat products that are not traditionally sourced from animal carcasses, allowing diners to make informed choices about the type of meat they are consuming.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69601