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Sometimes, all it takes is 30 minutes to learn the ins and outs of new food technologies and trends that are transforming the food and beverage industry. In this series, we’ll dig into a food innovation topic and link you to content and resources so you can become a master on the topic in 30 minutes (or less!).
This week, we’re looking at how emerging cellular food technology is being regulated around the world, and some of the debate around how products will be regulated as they hit the market.
The article gives a comprehensive overview of the nations working toward regulatory approval of cellular food.
Singapore is the first country to approve the sale of cellular food, in this case lab-grown chicken.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in collaboration with the World Health Organization recently published a document to identify food safety considerations of cellular food, including a view of current regulatory frameworks for cell-based food.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration have a formal agreement on regulating foods containing cultured animal cells in the U.S.
YODL - Cellular Food Opportunities in Canada
YODL - Regulations Governing Cellular Food in Canada with Glenford Jameson
@mosa_meat – Netherlands-based Mosa Meat on Twitter features interview with cellular food pioneers discussing regulations and more.
@cellagritech – Based in Dubai and Singapore, this Twitter site offers news and updates on cellular food technology around the world.
@cellagriculture – The Cellular Agriculture Society on Instagram advances the process of cultivated meat products.
If you’ve got more than 30 minutes, these are for you:
YODL - The Future of Cellular Food Regulations in Canada
YODL - Agriculture cellulaire et aliments cultivés avec Catherine Lefebvre et Bernard Lavallée.