S 0103 by Climer
S 0103
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires that cell-cultivated food products, also known as lab-grown meat, be accurately labeled. It amends existing consumer protection laws to define ‘cell-cultivated food product’ and prohibits misleading labels that would suggest these products are derived from traditional animal agriculture. The bill mandates a clear label on packaging indicating the product is not derived from harvested animal protein.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘cell-cultivated food product’ as food grown from animal cell biopsies.
- Prohibits labeling cell-cultivated products as traditional animal proteins (e.g., beef, poultry).
- Requires a conspicuous label on packaging to identify the product as cell-cultivated.
- Addresses retail sales where the retailer is also the manufacturer.
- Makes violations of labeling requirements a separate offense.
- Specifies that advertising, manufacturing, selling, and offering for sale are subject to the labeling requirements.
- Updates Section 47-17-510 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
- Sets the effective date of the law upon Governor approval.
Who is affected
- Food manufacturers
- Retailers selling food products
- Consumers purchasing food products
- The agricultural industry (specifically livestock and poultry producers)
- Food labeling agencies
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