TN HB0804

Cell-cultured food products (lab-grown meat from animal cells) cannot be labeled as "meat" or "meat food products" in Tennessee, though labels may indicate the source species or that the product is intended as a meat substitute

Manufacturers selling cell-cultured food products in Tennessee must obtain an annual permit from the Department of Agriculture, with a $1,000 fee

Misbranding cell-cultured food as meat results in a $2,000 fine per misbranded product

Permit application decisions must be made within 90-180 days, and approval criteria cannot exceed federal FDA and USDA requirements

Effective July 1, 2025 for enforcement purposes; rule-making authority took effect upon Governor Lee's signature on May 9, 2025