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Committee debates labeling choices for proposed lab‑grown meat disclosure law; substitute adopted
Summary
A bill requiring clear labeling of lab‑grown or cell‑cultured meat products drew discussion on terminology and federal preemption; the committee adopted a substitute and discussed coordinating with USDA/FDA standards.
Representative Alexander presented a bill to the Michigan House Agriculture Committee that would require products derived from animal cells in laboratory processes to be labeled so consumers can distinguish them from conventionally raised meat.
“Consumers across the state deserve to know what they're buying,” Representative Alexander said, describing the proposal as a transparency measure. He compared the proposal to prior federal action on plant‑based milk labels and said the state should use clear language to avoid consumer confusion.
The committee adopted Substitute H‑1 for House Bill 4,076 by roll call.…
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