The REAL Meats Act would require clearer labeling of laboratory-grown and plant-based meat alternatives sold in the United States. Specifically, the bill amends food labeling requirements to mandate that cell-cultured meat products and meat analogues (made from plants, insects, or fungi) must display qualifying terms like "lab-grown," "cell-cultured," "plant-based," or "analogue" immediately before the product name on packaging. Products using traditional meat names such as "chicken," "beef," or "pork" would be required to include one of these disclaimers upfront to prevent consumer confusion. The legislation applies to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's oversight of these products and aims to ensure consumers clearly understand whether they are purchasing conventional meat or alternative products. No specific funding or implementation timeline is mentioned in the bill text.
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