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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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)

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.

Maybe depending on the longer term impact; doesn’t cause harm to the environment, what would the impact to British farming and therefor peoples livelihoods be

more research should be conducted towards lab-grown meat in order to know the pros and cons it would also put livestock farmers out of work if it were to be implemented and normalised

totally agree that it should end animal farming, but research must be carried out to ensure it is healthy for humans.

Only if extensive research and long term studies are done in order to show the effects on health long term

Yes, but only if thorough long term testing is done on said products to insure nutrition and no nasty bi products

Yes as long as there is correct testing and labelling of the items that indicate it is not meat from a slaughtered animal similar to the same regs around vegan products that are imitations of cheese etc

Not until extensive research has been carried out and it has been proven safe to eat in the long term.

Should have a experimental process and it need to highlight this is lab-geown on the product package

Maybe. The process is not fast enough currently for commercial quantities, and more research needs tone done

Subject to full safety testing and consideration of the environmental ramifications such approval may be acceptable.

Pushing for more people to be on meat alternatives/a meat free diet would be better... we have no idea what this meat will do in long term testing, although it would definitely help the environment and reduce over farming. I am unsure about this question.

Not yet. We need to understand more the implications of consuming this type of food future, so it could be an option in the future,.

No. They should encourage more ethical and eco-friendly farming methods, and encourage people to eat more plant-based diets through education and more plant-based food provided in schools etc.

I'd be more interested in how the government supports existing UK farmers to operate in a profitable and sustainable way

The government should invest in research and development on the topic, especially on the potential long-term health effects

Yes, but with clear labelling (for example it should not be allowed to be served in restaurants unless explicitly called out on the menu)

Yes, but only when we can develop it to a good enough standard that does not require any animal harm and when we are sure it is safe.

This is a domain that should be investigated properly first. How safe is it? Do we have enough evidence?

There should be a focus on regulating the welfare of livestock and minimising their emissions while lab grown meat is tested and regulated for safety until equal to or better than that of animals

I do support the idea of less co2 emissions from meat farming, but do want to support farmers towards quality rather than quantity

Producers should be personally and corporately liable for any harms identified at a later date and profits should be held in escrow for 15 years.

More testing is required and an evaluation of how carbon-intensive lab-grown meat is in comparison to traditional meat growing practices

If it is a viable and safe option that is only used when it is acknowledged it will reduce a significant chunk of environmental worry.

Only if it is shown to have reduced effect on the environment than traditional meat production - in terms of waste and gas produced

Yes as long as it’s clearly labelled as such and that long term research goes into it’s consumption effects

no the government should be looking at ways to reduce the nation’s reliance on meat in other non-processed ways

I’m undecided on this issue. I believe education is needed to sore people they don’t need to eat meat 3 times a day, and then higher animal welfare needs to be implemented. At the moment, the ‘spot’ checks are a joke.

Amend regulations on livestock ownership (i.e. acceptable quantity and conditions) to improve the quality of life

Once it's proven that it doesn't cause any health issues, if it can help reduce the mass production of meat through animal cruelty, then yes.

If they are doing anything lab grown they should add healthy benefits such as vitamins and minerals in even something as easy as a powder form mixed in with the matter. It would help to increase the health of the general public???

We need to look into more ways to produce food due to population growth whoever feel we need to channel more reasearch into this first

Reduction of carbon footprint is not going to be at the cost of lab grown meat and a bigger global policy on pollutants of major factories

Yes, with disclosure, but for the time being, long term studies are required so that it is ensured it is safe to eat.

Allowing commercialization under strict regulation, ensuring food safety, transparent labeling, and ethical production standards.
• Investing in research to monitor health impacts, consumer behavior, and sustainability metrics.
• Supporting traditional farmers through subsidies or retraining, so they aren’t unfairly disadvantaged by a shifting market.
• Promoting public education to help consumers make informed choices and reduce misinformation.

No, ban it and support grass fed farmed animals from farmers, not MNCs or philanthrocapitalists like Bill Gates

Yes as long as it is absolutely guaranteed no-side-effects safe and full disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus.

When scientific understanding and the financial viability of such a system improves, I am in support of lab grown meat.

I think but I also don’t think that meat should be commercialised because it’s bad for the food. No way, it’s very bad if meat is commercialised because. Meat should be not commercialised and be made better ways just in an ordinary way to protect consumers who buy it in the shop. It’s dangerous if it’s commercialised.

No, we should instead be investing in other meat alternatives and more ethical agriculture practices.

I dont see why not as long as its disclosed very obviously and the product is safe. Ive never heard of lab grown meat so idk lmao

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

yes but the poeple who dont want cannot be forced to have it . they should be able to have a choice.

No, the Government should push a reduction in meat consumption to improve national health and reduce overconsumption that is putting farms under stress

Government should encourage more research and testing as to the health risks before allowing commercialisaiton

If regular meat is sold alongside it and doesn't descend into a virtue signalling "eat this meat to save the animals" then fine.

Depending on the demand for Meat and the food supply. If in an Emergency suit ration where Food is needed and there is a shortage of Meat than yes but generally No

Yes but it needs to be made clear as to what it is and the evidence of its effects on the body be tranparent

Yes, great care must however be taken to not damage local industry/economy and to ensure both good standards and transparency as to what exactly is in meat grown in such a manor.

Yes as long as businesses that promote or sell lab grown meat obey the same regulations as companies that promote or sell products that contain real meat.

Yes, and there should also be more commercialisation of how animals are treated and all 'food' is handled and what chemicals are used, exposing companies to the public eye.

This would depend solely on how healthy the lab grown meat is, if it can cause long-term side effects no matter how extreme the populace at large are less likely to deem it safe to consume therefore making it useless as an alternative, alternatives should be close to or even better than the current source of such things.

Once it is certain that it's safe and has been tested thoroughly for long-term health effects over at least 60 years

Thorough testing and risk assessments should be done to ensure it is as safe as possible, no unusual side effects

Lab grown meat is not something that should be offered to humanity. Real, organic meat, without chemicals/injectables, and nothing more

No meat. We can get vitamins from other foods that are healthier for us and better for the environment like veg. Don’t kill animals for humans sake. Don’t feed humans unhealthy fake lab grown meat

Yes, but proper tests on long term health affects should be fully carried out before allowing the public to consume it

Yes, if! It can be proven and tested to not have negative long term effects. Also, it should be available once it is cheaper to create. Perhaps as well, adding additional nutrients to improve health generally.

Not a believer of killing an animal to eat it l, that itself spreads lots of disease and uses up land, but better research into health implications needs to be done for lab grown meat

No, Lab grown meat is less ethical than naturally grown meat due to the use of fetal bovine serum additionally more expensive to produce.

more research into long term health effects and cost-benefit of how it would reduce environmental impact

Less real meat, promote more plant based options nationally. Should be a 50/50 split between meat and plant based

I agree I think this is a great idea however I think they need to be a bare minimum of a 10 year private study before this can be made ready for public consumption

Only after extensive testing that it is 100% safe and is beneficially healthy for us to do so than harmful, and that there are no long term negative affects.

I don’t think lab grown meat should be a think, there are plants that do the same job for proteins etc. it’s not necessary. And animals you keep yourself, and look after that could be used for milk cheese eggs etc but not meats

I think it should be allowed, but only when we are 100% sure that there are no negative side-effects, and if there are even if they’re minor, it should be either not made or widely publicised that there are side effects

Yes, if they also Insure the movement away from traditional farming to Permaculture where you can utilise animals for the ecological gain, Sustainable culls to ensure There is an over grazing leading to starvation

They should be allowed to as long as there is complete transparency on how the meat was grown and what chemicals are present in the meat.

We are far to often meddling with genetics & should keep to natural produce but reduce the farming of animals.

Yes, but ensure it is clearly marked and what is lab-grown and what is not and maximise transparency as to where it has come from. Also fund and monitor research into long term effects

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.