The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a new regulatory sandbox program to speed up the approval process for cell-cultivated products (CCPs), with a goal of completing safety assessments for two products within the next two years. This initiative, funded by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology’s Engineering Biology Sandbox Fund, aims to cut through red tape while maintaining safety standards. Currently, regulatory filings for novel foods cost between £350,000-£500,000 per product and can take over 2.5 years for approval. “Safe innovation is at the heart of this program. By prioritizing consumer safety and making sure new foods … Continue reading UK Fast-Tracks Lab-Grown Meat Approval to 2 Years