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Senate committee hears competing views on labeling for cell‑cultured meat and poultry
Summary
Senate File 239 would require clear labeling for cell‑cultured meat and poultry products; livestock groups and farmers urged transparency, while industry and cable/infrastructure interests urged consistent federal alignment and regulatory clarity. The bill was laid over as amended.
Sen. Dreheim presented Senate File 239, which would require clear and accurate labeling of cell‑cultured (also termed cell‑cultivated) meat and poultry products sold in Minnesota. The committee adopted technical amendments allowing flexibility in labeling language to align with federal terminology and laid the bill over for possible inclusion.
Supporters from livestock and farm organizations — including Caitlin…
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