Hungary Introduces Complete Ban on the Production and Sale of Artificial Meat

The Parliament of Hungary has passed a law that completely bans the production and sale of so-called artificial meat—products made from animal cells in laboratory conditions. This decision was supported by 140 deputies, with 10 opposing and 18 abstaining. Thus, Hungary has become the second country in Europe after Italy to impose such a ban.

This is reported by AgroReview

Details of the Adopted Law

The initiative for the bill came from the Ministry of Agriculture of Hungary. The document was published for public discussion in the summer of 2024, and in March of the current year, it was introduced to Parliament by Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén with the support of Minister of Agriculture István Nagy.

Restrictions and Exceptions

According to the new regulations, the ban applies to all food products obtained or produced from animal cells or tissues in artificial conditions outside of a living organism. However, exceptions are made for medical and veterinary needs.

“The ban applies to all products derived or produced from animal cells or tissues in artificial conditions outside of a living organism. An exception is made only for medical and veterinary purposes.”