2026 Regular Session
SB 932
Specifying that cultivated meat products are adulterated foods
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia law to specifically classify cultivated meat products as adulterated foods. Cultivated meat is produced through laboratory processes, mimicking animal tissue. The bill expands the definition of adulteration to include this novel food source, ensuring it meets the same standards as other potentially harmful food products.
Key provisions
- Cultivated meat products are defined as adulterated foods.
- This definition aligns with existing standards for adulteration in food.
- The bill clarifies the definition of cultivated meat based on its production method.
- It expands the list of substances considered adulterating, including those used in cultivated meat production.
- The bill requires labeling to prevent misleading statements about the composition of food products.
Who is affected
- Food manufacturers
- Cultivated meat producers
- Consumers of food products
- The food industry
- Regulatory agencies
Notable changes
- Adds cultivated meat products to the list of adulterated foods.
- Refines the definition of cultivated meat to include laboratory-grown tissue.
- Reinforces labeling requirements to ensure transparency in food products.
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