The bill S. 103 aims to amend Section 47-17-510 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to enhance the regulation of labeling for cell-cultivated food products. It defines "cell-cultivated food product" as any food developed in a laboratory from living animal cells, and prohibits misleading practices in labeling such products as "meat" or similar terms. The bill specifies that it is unlawful to label these products as beef, poultry, fish, or crustaceans, and mandates that packaging must include a clear notice indicating that the product is not derived from naturally grown animal sources. This notice must occupy at least twenty percent of the front of the packaging and be printed in a font size no smaller than sixteen.

Additionally, the bill establishes that each package violating these labeling provisions constitutes a separate offense and grants the Department of Agriculture the authority to create necessary regulations for implementation. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 47-17-510
01/21/2025: 47-17-510
01/28/2025: 47-17-510
02/04/2025: 47-17-510
02/05/2025: 47-17-510
04/29/2025: 47-17-510
Latest Version: 47-17-510