Mississippi Bans Cell-Cultured Milk Products, Sets Label Restrictions for Alternative ‘Meat’ Products
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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed into law House Bill 1153 (HB 1153), which bans the sale of milk products produced through cell-culturing. HB 1153 also sets forth labeling requirements for alternative protein products.
Specifically, the legislation amends the Mississippi Code of 1972 to:
- Determine a food product to be “misbranded” as a meat product if it is a “manufactured protein product” (defined as a cell-based protein, insect protein, or plant-based protein) or contains a manufactured protein ingredient (in more than trace amounts). A food product is not considered misbranded if the label displays a conspicuous and prominent qualifying term in close proximity to any use of the term “meat.”
- Ban cell-cultured dairy products from being manufactured, sold, or offered for sale in Mississippi. Violators may be fined up to $500 per day per infraction, not to exceed $10,000 total.
The act comes into force on July 1, 2026.
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