Requires label or indication of food that contains animal cell-cultivated product.
This New Jersey bill mandates that any food product containing animal cell-cultivated ingredients must be clearly labeled to inform consumers. The law requires these labels to be prominent, large enough to be seen, and distinct from traditional food packaging to prevent confusion. It also applies to food service businesses, such as restaurants and cafeterias, which must indicate on menus or through verbal notification when serving such products. The legislation defines cell-cultivated food as tissue grown in a lab outside of an animal and excludes commercial feed and pet food from these requirements. Additionally, the state health commissioner is tasked with creating specific rules to implement these labeling standards across various food types.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 22, 2026
Last action Jun 22, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Raj Mukherji
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