The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is spending time this month discussing meat and milk.
Last week, FDA held a public meeting to discuss foods produced using animal cell culture technology – mainly lab-grown fake meat products – and which agency should be in charge of regulating. The meat industry believes fake meat should be regulated by USDA.
Speaking at a POLITICO summit this week, FDA administrator Scott Gottlieb said he believes his agency has a role in regulating.
Next week, July 26, FDA will be holding a public hearing on nutrition and labeling that will include whether non-dairy beverages derived from almonds or soy products should be able to call themselves milk. Gottlieb commented on milk labeling during the event as well.
Audio – FDA administrator Scott Gottlieb comments on regulating fake meat
Audio – FDA administrator Scott Gottlieb comments milk labeling