FSIS does not require preapproval and verification of labeling for cell cultured meats.

• A. True
• B. Not stated
• C. Not applicable
• D. False, they do

Answer: (D)

FSIS labeling oversight requires preapproval and verification for meat products, including cell-cultured meats. When a product is produced from animal cells and marketed as meat, the label must be submitted to FSIS for approval before it hits the market. FSIS reviews the proposed label to ensure the product’s identity claims (such as beef or cultured beef) are accurate, that the ingredient statement, net weight, nutrition facts, and any claims (for example, “cell cultured”) are not misleading, and that the labeling complies with safety and consumer-protection standards. After approval, FSIS verifies that the actual product and labeling at production match the approved label, ensuring ongoing compliance. Since cultured meat products are regulated as meat products by FSIS, the idea that there is no need for preapproval and verification is not correct; those steps are indeed required. (Note: FDA oversees the safety aspects of development, while FSIS handles labeling for meat products.)