![]() Consumer Minister Taro Kono expressed his support for cultivated meat, saying, “I think cultured meat has a lot of potential. The regulatory framework around cultivated meat is also still evolving globally and Japan specifically has not yet approved cultivated meat or safety standards for raw materials and manufacturing processes have not yet been established.Īccording to Japan’s Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare Katsunobu Kato, “While paying close attention to the state of research and development, scientific findings on safety, and international trends, we will further consider what measures are necessary in terms of safety.”įood labeling on cultivated meat is another issue that needs to be addressed. But it must still clear USDA regulations before it can be approved for sale.Īvailable in Singapore, GOOD Meat’s cultivated chicken is currently the only approved cell-based meat for sale. recently granted its first GRAS status to cultivated chicken developed by California-based Upside Foods. He highlighted the potential of food tech, including cultivated meat, to create a new market and foster a food tech business sector in Japan.Ĭellular agriculture is currently seeing a boom in investments and developments despite lagging regulations outside of Singapore - currently the only country that has approved cultivated meat for sale and consumption. In his statement, Kishida emphasized the importance of supporting a sustainable food supply and contributing to solving the world’s food problems. “We will develop the environment to create a new market, such as efforts to ensure safety and the establishment of labeling rules, and foster a food tech business originating in Japan,” Kishida said. ![]() Prime Minister Kishida is looking forward to creating a new agriculture sector that will increase the country’s sustainability he said in a statement. 3 Mins Read Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says the country will move forward with a plan to develop an industry of “cell agriculture” bringing a focus to cultivated meat and fish as a means to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. ![]()
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