Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Yes, so long as all relevant and thorough regulatory frameworks are put in place, and it has been scientifically proven to be non-harmful to consumer and planet

Yes, but I think there needs to be more evidence on the long-term effects on consuming lab-grown meat

Yes - only if proven to have same nutritional value as real meat and is not harmful to humans. I back the need to stop animal cruelty and excessive factory farming.

yes in more less well off countries that need the food support, after rigirus trails and a proonged testing experience to see if the lab grown meat has any side effects or long term effects and a smaller carbon foot print then regular farming. they should also give farmers jobs and roles because they will be taking away lifestyles and money from the agriculture indestrys.

I'm vegetarian so if it helps reduce animal cruelty then yes. It depends on the health implications and cost. I think people should be signposted to a reduced meat diet.

Make people eat reasonably instead. One doesn’t need need every day, once a week. Go vegs, learn to cook vegs

I think further study is required, but I think that there should be a shift towards plant-based alternatives instead.

Yes, but only after suitable research and evaluation that it is fit and safe for public consumption)

If it passes food safety standards, the public will decide if it's a food source they wish to buy. Not really a government decision.

There needs to be studies undertaken around how cost effective it is, how the environment is impacted

It would be hard to outlaw it. But it definitely should not be funded by govt. public funds should be directed toward farmers and growers to provide benefit to people that are growing food the natural way. Not in a lab

We need to see what happens to the human body when eating these foods, and that will take time. For now, I personally would never eat lab grown food.

Needs more research, what are the effects after 20 years of consumption. So at least another 10 years of clinical trials before even introducing to market.

Yes. Only if the lab grown meat has passed stringent food and safety tests and is proven to contain nutrients and is free of pesticides and hormones.

I think we should wait to commercialise lab-grown meat until there has been substantial research into the long-term effects this would bring.

Yes, but research should be conducted into long term health affects of lab grown meat, the meat should be labelled/advertised clearly as lab-grown so people against it can avoid it

Only if vigorously regulated and can guarantee no detrimental or negative health affects and must be as nutritious as real meat.

Yes, but with strict regulation from a transparently funded government bodies with no ties to any private sector work

The science of lab grown meat is too young. Too expensive, can't be scaled up on mass and is not more eco efficient at this time.

More research needs to be actioned into how safe it is to consume. Strict regulations and food standards need to be met.

Yes, but make sure packaging or adverts and pages also show risks and possible health effects. Like a new allergy information box.

The government should ban mass production on meat which will make it very over priced leading to the reduction in meat consumption which should benefit the environment and diets as people will have to eat more veg and pulses

Not until there is significant testing and evidence of no long term health affects. Potentially a solution in countries where access to food is limited.

I am tending towards yesterday if it reduces the global dependence on unsustainable livestock farming methods but I think plant-based food sources should be prioritised and all farming and food production methods should be strictly regulated. And thorough research is absolute crucial before any decisions about the commercialisation of lab-grown meat are made.

Aren't our lives riddled with enough chemicals and plastics and polluted air? We have the ability and technology to avoid requiring lab grown meat. If it's a don't eat animals stance then don't eat animals. If it's I like the taste of animals but not the farming and killing of animals then don't eat animals. If lab grown meat is ethically transparent and safe and not just vegan approved chemical junk then sure why not.

Yes, so long as it is very clearly labelled that what you are buying is lab grown, and that there are no health risks. The meat should be identical to real meat in every way other than it’s creation.

With the right amount of research which the would stop killing animals then yes but also making sure that the eco system is still Functioning

Yes as long as it is ethically done and has less carbon foot print than normal farming as it would help to lower how much meat we consume. And it is affordable.

Yes, but only if backed by thorough, long-term research that confirms no long-term health implications.

Provide new methods of cultivating food rather than creating their own which can be full of additives and ingredients that aren’t nutritious or natural

Yes but with strict guidelines around food quality, and help for farmers impacted by increases in lab-grown meat production.

Yes, if in line with food standards and only if it will have positive social effects (lower costs, widening access or environmental impact)

Only if strict controls are in place and the rules and regulations are all accessible and are monitored

Yes, but not until it's proven they aren't detrimental to health, and they should be labeled as lab-grown

This is a very deep issue and this question does not actually portray the nuance here, such as the energy required in order to cultivate this meat.

Yes after more research is done into longterm effects and it is proven that there is little to no harm.

I think there should be more research and testing on volunteers before it is released to the general population

More research is still needed. Like the idea in theory, but effects on health still not clear enough.

Exploration should be allowed to see if this is a viable means of mass producing food in a lower carbon way

Yes but don’t allow it to take over everything. People should be able to choose whether they want to eat real meat or lab grown.

No, and should instead spend money on non-lab grown meat alternatives and encouraging meat free diets

Just ban unethical animal farming if it’s done for profit without the consideration for the animals well-being.

if people want to buy it and it is safe to consume then the choice should be for the consumer not the government

Yes, if a substantial amount of research is completed to determine there are no long term effects of consuming

Yes, but only after extensive studies into the health impacts of lab grown meat compared to natural meats and other meat alternatives, as well as requiring proof of a lesser environmental impact than organic meats.