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Is synthetic meat so safe? Here's what FAO and WHO say

FAO and WHO have published a report examining the safety and health risks of synthetic meat. According to the report, synthetic meat poses no greater risk than conventional meat in terms of food safety. 

However, the report also states that the production of synthetic meat may pose health risks related to the use of antibiotics and the possibility of microbiological contamination, as well as environmental risks related to the production of non-renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions. 

Therefore, the report emphasises the importance of regulation of this new technology to ensure that products are safe and sustainable.

In conclusion, synthetic meat represents a potential opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of the food sector, but its production must be carefully monitored to ensure that health risks are minimised.

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Is synthetic meat so safe? Here's what FAO and WHO say
Synthetic meat is a new frontier in food production, which arouses much curiosity and interest among the public. However, a recent report by the World Health Organisation and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted some food safety risks associated with this technology.
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What is synthetic meat?
Synthetic meat is produced in the laboratory from animal cells grown in vitro. This technology is still at an experimental stage, but could in the future offer a sustainable and more ethical alternative to traditional meat production.
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The risks of the FAO-WHO report.
According to the FAO-WHO report, synthetic meat may pose some food safety risks related to the possibility of microbiological contamination during cell culture or the production process. Moreover, there are still many unknowns about the long-term safety of using synthetic meat as food.
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The need for regulation
Il rapporto FAO-OMS sottolinea la necessità di regolamentare la produzione e la commercializzazione della carne sintetica per garantire la sicurezza alimentare e la trasparenza per i consumatori. In particolare, propone la definizione di standard internazionali e la creazione di un'autorità di regolamentazione specifica.
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The challenges of sustainable production
Synthetic meat is often presented as a solution to reduce the environmental impact of traditional meat production. However, the FAO-WHO report points out that synthetic meat production still presents numerous challenges in terms of environmental sustainability, particularly with regard to the supply of energy and raw materials.
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Obstacles to dissemination
Despite the potential of synthetic meat, the FAO-WHO report points out that there are still many obstacles to its market penetration, including high production costs, lack of experience and technical knowledge, and consumer mistrust.
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Conclusions
In conclusion, the FAO-WHO report offers a comprehensive picture of the risks and potential of synthetic meat, highlighting the need for regulation and constant assessment of its effects on health and the environment. However, much remains to be done to make this technology a sustainable and safe solution for human nutrition.
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