V-Label Launches C-Label Certification for Cultivated Meat, Do We Need It?

V-Label has launched the C-Label certification for cultivated meat, extending its reach from vegan and vegetarian products to cell-based or lab-grown alternative proteins. Cultivated meat is produced from animal cells grown in controlled environments, offering a slaughter-free and more sustainable option for the future. The certification aims to boost consumer confidence in this emerging field, with Meatly being the first company to receive the C-Label for its cultivated chicken.


To qualify for the C-Label, products must meet strict requirements such as being animal-free, GMO-free, antibiotics-free, and pathogen-free. The certification process covers both the cell producers and the end product manufacturers, promoting transparency in the rapidly developing market for cultivated meat products. While the debate over whether cultivated meat can be considered vegan remains divisive, V-Label believes in the potential for this technology to reduce animal suffering and supports its promotion despite not considering it fully vegan.