Move over Singapore, the U.S. has become the second country to allow cell cultured – or “lab grown” –chicken to hit the commercial market. Singapore did so in 2020; the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) this week approved labels for cell cultured chicken products. How did we get here? Back in March 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and FSIS agreed to establish a joint regulatory framework for human foods made from cultured cells of livestock and poultry. Under the agreement, FDA oversees the collection, growth, and the differentiation of living cells into various cell types, such as proteins and fats. Regulatory jurisdiction then transitions from FDA to FSIS during the harvesting stage of the cell-cul...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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