Lab-Grown Foods Quiz

What is the Food Standards Agency (FSA) currently working on regarding lab-grown foods?

• Developing new flavors

• Speeding up the approval process

• Increasing production costs

• Reducing nutritional value

Which country was the first to authorize the sale of cell-cultivated meat for human consumption?

• United States

• Israel

• Singapore

• United Kingdom

What is a concern critics have about the involvement of firms in the new regulations for lab-grown foods?

• Increased production time

• Conflict of interest

• Lack of flavor

• High cost

Which two US states have instituted bans on lab-grown foods?

• California and Texas

• Alabama and Florida

• New York and Illinois

• Nevada and Arizona

What is the main concern of UK firms regarding competition overseas?

• Lack of innovation

• High production costs

• Slow approval processes

• Poor quality products

What did Prof Robin May emphasize about consumer safety?

• It will be compromised for faster approvals

• It will remain a top priority

• It is less important than innovation

• It will be handled by companies alone

What is one of the claimed benefits of lab-grown foods?

• They are more expensive.

• They are better for the environment.

• They taste better than natural foods.

• They are easier to produce.

Why is the government keen for lab-grown food firms to thrive?

• To reduce food prices.

• To create new jobs and economic growth.

• To increase food imports.

• To improve traditional farming methods.

Which countries have faster approval procedures for lab-grown foods compared to the UK?

• France, Germany, and Italy

• China, Japan, and South Korea

• Singapore, the US, and Israel

• Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

What is Ivy Farm Technologies in Oxford ready to produce?

• Lab-grown vegetables

• Lab-grown steaks

• Lab-grown fish

• Lab-grown dairy products