Regulatory Watch

FDA requests info for labeling foods with cultured seafood cells

The FDA is requesting information for the labeling of foods made up of cultured seafood cells. The agency intends to use the information and data to determine what type(s) of action, if any, it should take to ensure that these foods are labeled properly.

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