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 traditional meat. The bill specifies that it is unlawful to label these products as beef, poultry, fish, or any other animal protein they may resemble, ensuring consumers are not misled about the nature of the food they are purchasing.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any packaging for cell-cultivated food products must include a clear notice stating 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. 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