India is taking strides towards establishing a regulatory framework for the approval of cell-based foods, including cultivated meat and seafood, as reported by the Good Food Institute. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is spearheading this initiative, signaling a pivotal move towards regulating the safety of these emerging food technologies.

This development aligns with efforts worldwide to provide a clear and predictable pathway for the market entry of cultivated meat and seafood. In India, institutions like the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute and the Department of Biotechnology are actively supporting research projects in this domain.

The cultivated meat and seafood industry in India, although in its infancy, holds immense promise, buoyed by the country's robust pharmaceutical sector. Sneha Singh, Managing Director of GFI India, envisions India becoming a key supplier of cell culture media ingredients essential for cultivated meat production.

Startups such as MyoWorks, Matt Biotech, and Clear Meat are already making strides in providing solutions for the burgeoning cell agriculture and pharmaceutical sectors. GFI India is collaborating with governmental institutions to foster innovation and ensure regulatory compliance in this burgeoning field.

With growing concerns over environmental sustainability and rising meat consumption, cultivated meat and seafood offer a promising avenue to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and alleviate pressure on land and water resources. As India embraces this innovative approach to protein production, it positions itself at the forefront of a global shift towards more sustainable food systems.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is spearheading this initiative, signaling a pivotal move towards regulating the safety of these emerging food technologies.