UK Approves Lab-Grown Meat for Pet Food on July 17, 2024, a European First by Meatly

Jul 17, 2024, 10:25 AM

On July 17, 2024, the United Kingdom became the first European country to approve the sale of lab-grown meat, specifically for pet food. The regulatory clearance was granted to the startup Meatly, allowing it to produce cell-based chicken for pets. The approval marks a significant step in the cultivated meat sector, with implications for future developments in lab-grown meat for human consumption.