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Senate committee hears broad support for bill to require clear labeling of cell-cultured protein
Summary
The Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony in favor of House Bill 11 51, which would prohibit mislabeling cell-cultured protein as meat and require clearer labeling so consumers can distinguish lab-grown products from conventionally raised meat.
The Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony in favor of House Bill 11 51, a bill that would prohibit mislabeling or misbranding of cell-cultured protein as meat.
Representative Mike Schatz, sponsor on the bill, told the committee: "This bill will prohibit the mislabeling and misbranding of cell cultured protein or fake meat." He framed the measure as protecting North Dakota's livestock industry and consumer information.
A broad range of witnesses testified in support. Jaylee Roller told the committee, "At its core, house bill 11 51 is about informed consent. People have the…
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