Public Consultation Seeks Feedback on Potential Approval of Cultivated Quail in Australia

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has opened a second round of public consultation for the potential approval of cultivated quail as a food in Australia. The application, submitted by Vow, a cultivated meat company, has already been deemed safe to eat following a comprehensive scientific assessment. The proposed approach for the regulatory approval of cultivated quail products has been modified to allow for a standards-based approach, enabling the sale of Vow's product and any cultivated food that passes an FSANZ pre-market assessment.

Vow, which raised $49.2 million in late 2022, is at the forefront of cultivated meat innovation in Australia. The company has already received regulatory approval for its cultivated quail product in Singapore and has recently launched a foie gras alternative made from cultivated quail cells in Hong Kong. This marks a significant milestone in the commercialization of cultivated meat products and showcases Vow's commitment to paving a new path for food through innovative technology.