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Committee examines labeling requirements for lab‑cultured and insect proteins; members split on state vs. federal approach
Summary
Representative Heather Scott introduced a proposal on Feb. 14 to require plain‑language labeling for cell‑cultured animal products and insect proteins; industry groups urged a national standard and the committee ultimately held the bill and returned the RS to the sponsor for further work.
Representative Heather Scott (R‑District 2A) introduced House Bill 24 and a replacement legislative service draft (RS32147) to the House Agriculture Affairs Committee on Feb. 14, seeking state labeling requirements for “alternative animal proteins” — specifically laboratory‑cultured (cell‑based) animal products and insect proteins.
Scott said the proposals would require plain‑language front‑panel labeling (for example: “contains crickets” for insect ingredients or a clear identifier such as “cell‑cultured protein” for lab‑grown animal products) and ingredient transparency on the back panel. She described the effort as “a balanced approach” intended to inform Idaho consumers and said the Idaho Department of Agriculture would have enforcement authority under the draft.…
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