This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing a new section that prohibits the sale of cell-cultured products for human consumption. Specifically, it defines a "cell-cultured product" as any food derived from animal cells that are artificially replicated in a laboratory setting to mimic the qualities of traditional animal products. The bill explicitly states that no person may offer for sale or sell such products for human consumption, thereby banning their sale outright.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions to existing definitions and labeling requirements related to food products, particularly those concerning analogue and cell-cultured products. It removes definitions that previously included cell-cultured products and clarifies that terms like "egg," "meat," and "poultry" do not encompass these products. The bill also modifies the labeling requirements for food products, ensuring that any product that is not a traditional food item must clearly communicate its nature to consumers. Overall, the legislation seeks to regulate the food market by eliminating cell-cultured products and refining the definitions and standards for food labeling.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 19-2B-10a, 19-39-1, 19-2B-2