Bill > HB1203

This bill addresses the labeling of cell-cultivated meat in Colorado, establishing strict requirements for how such products can be marketed and sold. The legislation defines cell-cultivated meat as food derived from stem cells isolated from agricultural food animals and grown in vitro, and creates comprehensive rules to prevent what it considers deceptive marketing practices. The bill requires that any cell-cultivated meat or products containing cell-cultivated meat must be clearly labeled as "cell-cultivated meat" in legible type, and prohibits the use of traditional meat-related terms (like "beef," "chicken," or "burger") without a clear qualifying term that indicates the product is not traditional meat. Food processing plants selling cell-cultivated meat must ensure their labels are accurate, and the state's department of agriculture is empowered to inspect inventories, issue stop orders, and potentially embargo products that do not comply with the labeling requirements. The bill frames these regulations as necessary to protect consumer choice and preserve the traditional agricultural heritage of Colorado, with potential enforcement actions including court petitions and mandatory product disposal for non-compliant manufacturers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1203