Indiana Enacts Two-Year Ban on Cultivated Meat, Set to Begin in July 2025

Indiana has enacted a two-year ban on cultivated meat, set to begin on July 1, 2025, and last until June 30, 2027. Governor Mike Braun signed this decision into law as part of House Bill 1425, which prohibits the sale, production, and labeling of lab-grown meat in the state. The bill defines cultivated meat as animal protein grown from stem cells in a laboratory and requires strict labeling requirements, including a clear indication that the product is an “imitation meat product.”

Under the new law, companies misbranding cultivated meat products could face fines of up to $10,000, one of the highest penalties regarding this matter in any state. The legislation also places restrictions on how cultivated meat can be advertised, labeled, and sold, with specific guidelines set by the state’s Board of Animal Health. Indiana now joins five other states in enacting some form of ban on cultivated meat, while others, such as South Dakota and Nebraska, have proposed similar measures that have not yet been passed. The moratorium is set to expire in 2027, but it could impact ongoing discussions about the regulation of lab-grown meat in the US.