Two companies that make meat by culturing cells in fermentation tanks have received United States government approval for their proposed labels.
They still need to clear another hurdle before commercial production – government inspection for their facilities and processes.
Good Meat and Upside Foods have both received approval for their labels from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
"We have had months of insightful and productive conversations with the USDA and appreciate their thoughtfulness during this regulatory process," Andrew Noyes, vice president and head of global communications and public affairs for Good Meat's parent company.
"[This] is a crucial step in our journey to commercialization. We’re taking a moment to celebrate the hard work and dedication our team has put into achieving this first-of-its-kind milestone," Upside founder and chief executive officer Uma Valeti.
Upside has reported that its label uses the term "cell-cultivated chicken." Noyes indicated that, "We shared with [the USDA], as we have publicly, that 'cultivated' is our preferred term and the preferred term for most in the industry globally."
