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House Ag Hears Measure Targeting Labeling and Sale of Cell‑Cultured Protein; Producers Seek Strong State Protections
Summary
Sponsor and livestock groups asked the committee to bar sale or misrepresentation of cell‑cultured meat; farm and ranch organizations supported prohibition or strong labeling, while other witnesses raised health and environmental concerns. Industry groups urged care on drafting to limit litigation risk.
Representative Mike Schatz introduced House Bill 1151, which would prohibit certain representations and the sale of cell‑cultured (lab‑grown) meat products in North Dakota. Sponsors and multiple agricultural organizations and individuals urged the committee to act to protect livestock producers and to ensure consumers can distinguish traditionally raised meat from lab‑cultured products.
"This bill would prohibit the sale of laboratory produced fake meat products," Representative Schatz said in opening remarks, arguing the measure would protect the state’s livestock industry. Testimony in support included the North Dakota Farm Bureau, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North Dakota Farmers Union, Independent Beef Association of North Dakota and many individual citizens, including…
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