The Union of European Veterinary Hygienists (UEVH) has adopted a discussion paper on laboratory‑constructed protein, examining its implications for food safety, public health, sustainability and regulation from a veterinary public health perspective.
Advances in laboratory‑constructed protein are entering the debate on the future of European food systems, raising questions that cut across food safety, public health, sustainability, ethics and regulatory governance. The paper does not promote or reject cultivated meat, but calls for science‑based, transparent regulatory frameworks and fair evaluation alongside conventional livestock production.
UEVH highlights the need for independent research, clear standards and recognition of the central role of veterinarians within a One Health approach to guide policy decisions on emerging protein technologies.
Call to action: UEVH proposes specific measures and urges policymakers, competent authorities and stakeholders to ensure that innovation in protein production aligns with EU food safety objectives, sustainability goals and societal expectations.
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