The guidance, developed through the FSA and FSS Cell-Cultivated Products Sandbox Programme, consolidates export requirements from various government bodies, including HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST), and Defra. It provides a single process map for businesses.
It outlines the practical steps companies must consider when intending to export a cell-cultivated product of animal origin. These include checking destination country eligibility, confirming GB establishment requirements, export health certification, customs declarations, cold chain management, labelling, and documentation.
“"Businesses have told us that understanding the cross-government export process was a priority, so we have worked across government to explain the path to export cell-cultivated products from GB to non-EU markets. The market for cell-cultivated food is growing internationally, so this guidance will help companies understand what they need to do to access new markets and grow their businesses."
Market access for any given country is dependent on its specific laws, import conditions, and the decisions of its competent authorities. This guidance aims to simplify the process for new businesses and start-ups, though it does not guarantee market access or replace existing export routes.
This publication is the latest outcome from the Cell-Cultivated Products Sandbox Programme, which supports the government’s growth agenda by helping innovative food businesses navigate regulatory requirements while upholding the FSA and FSS's commitment to consumer protection.
