The sticky regulatory landscape of cultivated meat and what to expect next

The U.S. cultivated meat industry has advanced with USDA and FDA approvals, but hurdles like inspections, labeling, and consumer acceptance remain. Global momentum is growing, yet regulatory uncertainty persists. Brian Sylvester said, “Regulatory certainty and clarity facilitate innovation,” but warned it’s unclear “how labeling oversight will play out moving forward, with both new USDA labeling requirements to come and activity at the state level.”