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USDA DENIES IOWA TO PREVENT PURCHASE OF LAB-GROWN MEAT AND EGGS WITH FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
Source: National Agricultural Law Center

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently denied a waiver request by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) that would have prevented Iowans from purchasing lab-grown meat and egg products using federal assistance program funds.

The waiver request was sought by the Iowa HHS in compliance with legislation signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds in May. To view the legislation click here.

Iowa HHS cites nutrition concerns and a desire to protect local agricultural producers as motivation for attempting to block the use of federal funds in purchasing the lab-grown products. USDA determined that Iowa had not presented enough information regarding the actual benefits of the project or how the results would be evaluated.

For a copy of USDA's decision click here.

To learn more about the Iowa law enacted in May to read NALC article "Cell-Cultured Meat Updates: state bans, labeling requirements, and regulatory clarifications" click here.


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