The FDA has granted Wildtype approval for its lab-grown salmon, making it the fourth company to receive such approval for cell-cultivated animal products.
The FDA issued a letter stating it had “no questions” about the safety of the cultivated salmon, marking the final step in the approval process.
Wildtype’s salmon is now available at a Portland restaurant, with more locations planned.
They join other companies like Upside Foods and Good Meat in selling cultivated animal products in the US.
The FDA’s pre-market safety consultation is voluntary but beneficial for marketability, according to experts.
Despite FDA approval, some states have banned lab-grown meat, creating a complex regulatory landscape.