Bill > HF2170

This bill introduces new definitions and labeling requirements for cell-cultured meat and poultry in Minnesota, addressing an emerging food technology where animal cells are extracted from living animals and grown in controlled environments. The legislation defines "cell-cultured meat" and "cell-cultured poultry" as food products created through animal cell technology, and requires clear labeling on food packaging and menus to inform consumers when a product contains these cell-cultured items. Specifically, the bill amends existing statutes to mandate that restaurants and food establishments prominently indicate on menus when a dish contains cell-cultured meat or poultry, and requires food labels to clearly state if a product includes these cell-cultured products. The bill also updates the legal definitions of "meat food product" and "poultry food product" to explicitly include cell-cultured varieties, ensuring that these new food technologies are properly classified and regulated under existing food safety and labeling laws. By requiring transparent labeling, the legislation aims to provide consumers with clear information about the origin and nature of their food products.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2170&ssn=0&y=2025