Labeling of Synthetic Food Product
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S 103 — Labeling of Synthetic Food Product
Last action — Act No. 14
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 08, 2025.
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6 sponsors
6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 47-17-510, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MISLEADING OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICES, LABELING, OR MISREPRESENTING PRODUCTS THAT ARE CELL-CULTURED MEATS, SO AS TO DEFINE "CELL-CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCT" AND REQUIRE THE ACCURATE LABELING OF CELL-CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
27 added · 36 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 103 introduces specific labeling requirements for "cell-cultivated food products," which are foods developed from living animal cells in a lab. It is now mandatory for sellers to clearly indicate on the packaging that these products are not the same as traditional animal products, with a prominent notice that must take up at least 20% of the package's front. This change aims to ensure transparency for consumers, preventing confusion about what they are buying and promoting informed choices about food products.
2025-2026 Bill 103 Text of Previous Version (Jan.(Dec.
21,11, 2025)2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 103Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Introduced JanuaryA 14,bill 2025 S.TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 47-17-510, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MISLEADING OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICES, LABELING, OR MISREPRESENTING PRODUCT THAT IS CELL-CULTURED MEAT, SO AS TO DEFINE CELL-CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCT AND REQUIRE THE ACCURATE LABELING OF CELL-CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCT.
103 Introduced by Senators Climer, Kimbrell, Verdin and Leber S.
Printed 1/21/25--S. [SEC 1/21/2025 10:38 AM] Read the first time January 14, 2025 ________ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 47-17-510, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MISLEADING OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICES, LABELING, OR MISREPRESENTING PRODUCT THAT IS CELL-CULTURED MEAT, SO AS TO DEFINE CELL-CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCT AND REQUIRE THE ACCURATE LABELING OF CELL-CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCT.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on JanuaryDecember 21,11, 20252024 at 10:3804:15 AMPM
Action History
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Act No. 14
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Effective date 05/08/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 28
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Read third time and enrolled
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
- Senator Everett Stubbs · Primary
- Senator Wes Climer · Primary
- Senator Josh Kimbrell · Primary
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (164)
164 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 164 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 105 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 103 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 47-17-510, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MISLEADING OR DECEPTIVE PRACTICES, LABELING, OR MISREPRESENTING PRODUCTS THAT ARE CELL-CULTURED MEATS, SO AS TO DEFINE "CELL-CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCT" AND REQUIRE THE ACCURATE LABELING OF CELL-CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 103?
- S 103 is sponsored by Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Everett Stubbs, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Josh Kimbrell, and Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III.
- What is the current status of S 103?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2024. Enacted.
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