Current status and issues in the cultivated food industry for social implementation

Abstract

Major meat and grain companies and government agencies are working to identify the potential and limitations of cellular agriculture through investment and the development of regulatory frameworks. Cultivated food products are said to contribute to food security. However, technical challenges remain, and, in addition, safety information is often tied to trade secrets, making it difficult for international discussions to form detailed safety standards among industry operators. Therefore, whether the bodies with food safety jurisdiction can devote resources to the social implementation of the industry will directly affect the progress of social understanding and the framework formations related to the safety of cultivated food. To encourage the bodies to do so in Japan, it is essential to have bodies that actively support the government by information collection and policy recommendations.