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 advertising or selling such products as "meat" or "clean meat." The bill specifically states 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.

Additionally, the bill requires that the notice on the packaging be prominently displayed, covering at least twenty percent of the front and printed in a font size no smaller than sixteen. The notice must inform consumers that the product contains lab-developed protein from animal cells. Each violation of these labeling requirements is considered a separate offense, and the Department of Agriculture is authorized to create regulations to enforce these provisions. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

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