South Dakota’s new legislation on cultivated meat labeling takes effect July 1st

Several states are working on legislation to regulate cultivated meat.

South Dakota’s governor signed a bill requiring cultivated meat to feature a prominent label, clearly marking it as non-conventional meat. It takes effect July 1st.

In Georgia, a full-out ban is awaiting approval from the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committees.

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