Published August 1, 2018 | Version v1
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Bringing cultured meat to market: Technical, socio-political, and regulatory challenges in cellular agriculture

  • 1. Social and Political Sciences, Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
  • 2. Kings College London, Floor 17, Tower Wing Guy's London, United Kingdom
  • 3. Charcutier Ltd, Felin y Glyn Farm, Pontnewydd, Llanelli, SA15 5TL, United Kingdom
  • 4. Dept of Chemical Engineering, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
  • 5. Weston Park Farm, Weston, SG1 7BX, United Kingdom
  • 6. Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, 34 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BD, United Kingdom

Description

Cultured meat forms part of the emerging field of cellular agriculture. Still an early stage field it seeks to deliver products traditionally made through livestock rearing in novel forms that require no, or significantly reduced, animal involvement. Key examples include cultured meat, milk, egg white and leather. Here, we focus upon cultured meat and its technical, socio-political and regulatory challenges and opportunities.

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