FAIR Labels Act of 2026
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Overview
The FAIR Labels Act of 2026 aims to improve consumer understanding of food products by establishing clear labeling requirements for cell-cultivated protein products and plant-based alternatives. It amends existing food safety laws to define these new categories and mandate specific disclosures on product labels, ensuring consumers know whether a product is derived from animal cell culture or plant sources. The bill also updates regulations between the USDA and HHS to coordinate oversight of these emerging food technologies.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘cell-cultivated protein product’ under the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
- Requires cell-cultivated protein products to be labeled with ‘cell-cultivated’ prominently displayed.
- Mandates a statement indicating the product is not derived from a live animal.
- Updates the Poultry Products Inspection Act to include a definition for ‘cell-cultivated protein product’.
- Establishes similar labeling requirements for cell-cultivated poultry products.
- Defines ‘plant-based alternative protein product’ under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- Requires plant-based alternative protein products to be labeled as such and indicate they don’t contain animal products.
- Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop common standards of identity for cell-cultivated and plant-based alternative protein products.
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