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 product categories and mandates 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 and Poultry Products Inspection Act.
- Requires cell-cultivated and plant-based protein products to display prominent labeling indicating their origin.
- Mandates a statement on labels clarifying that cell-cultivated products are not derived from live animals.
- Updates the Memorandum of Understanding between the USDA and HHS to coordinate regulation of cell-cultivated protein products.
- Establishes a definition for ‘plant-based alternative protein product’ in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- Requires plant-based alternative protein products to clearly indicate they are not derived from meat or poultry.
- Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop common standards of identity for cell-cultivated and plant-based protein products.
- Sets a deadline for the Secretary of Agriculture and HHS to revise the existing Memorandum of Understanding.
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