This bill establishes labeling requirements for packaged cell-cultivated food products and mandates that food service businesses inform consumers when offering such products. Cell-cultivated food is defined as cultured animal tissue produced from in vitro animal cell cultures. The bill stipulates that every packaged cell-cultivated food must have a clear and conspicuous label on the principal display panel indicating its contents, with specific guidelines regarding the size and visibility of the label. Additionally, food service businesses, which include a variety of establishments such as restaurants and grocery stores, are required to indicate if their offerings contain cell-cultivated food.

The bill also empowers the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to create necessary rules and regulations for implementation, including standards for labeling and notification procedures. Non-compliance with the labeling requirements will result in the product being deemed misbranded, subjecting violators to penalties under the State Sanitary Code. The bill aims to ensure transparency for consumers regarding the nature of the food they are purchasing or consuming, while also aligning with federal food safety regulations.