Asecond cultivated meat company has now obtained a ’no questions’ letter from the FDA, just four months after Berkeley-based UPSIDE Foods crossed the same regulatory hurdle. What remains now for both companies is USDA approval — primarily oversight of the production and processing.
This latest regulatory approval marks an important yet small step forward for an industry still facing plenty of challenges. From government approval to cultural pushback, here’s how 2023 looks to be shaping up for cultivated meat.
There are several challenges that the industry will have to face in order to move forward. The most notable of these is the regulation imposed by the government.
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