World First Rules Set for Cell Cultivated Meat
World-First Guidance Issued on Cell-Cultivated Meat
New world-first regulatory guidance has been issued covering cell-cultivated meat, marking a significant development in the oversight of alternative protein products.
The guidance, published by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), requires companies developing cell-cultivated meat to assess potential allergenic risks and to demonstrate that products are nutritionally appropriate before being placed on the market.
The move provides greater clarity for regulators and enforcement authorities as cell-cultivated products progress from research into potential commercialisation. It also signals that alternative proteins will be expected to meet food safety and nutritional standards comparable to those applied to conventional meat products.
Source: CIEH | 8 January 2026
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