The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a "sandbox programme" to gather evidence on the safety of cell-cultivated products (CCPs) for human consumption. Eight companies have been selected to participate in the programme, representing various cell-cultivated ingredients, technology, and processes. Over the next two years, scientists and regulatory experts will collect data about CCPs to inform future regulations, ensuring the safety of these products before they are brought to market.

The diverse range of participating companies in the programme include those producing cultivated fats, fish, pork, and beef. Partners such as Mosa Meat, Hoxton Farms, and BlueNalu will contribute to the gathering of evidence on the safety of CCPs. Academic and private research partners like the Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub and The Good Food Institute Europe will also be involved in the programme to support safe innovation in the food industry and provide consumers with a wider choice of new, safe food options.