Faux foi gras firm Gourmey seeks regulatory approval in multiple markets

In Paris, cultivated gourmet foods company Gourmey has requested approval for market access in five initial global regions: Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the European Union.

Gourmey focuses on “providing new and delicious culinary experiences,” with its flagship cultivated duck product set to offer a new choice for foie gras enthusiasts, chefs and restaurants worldwide. Toward this end, Gourmey has filed applications with the United States Food and Drug Administration, the Singapore Food Agency, the  Food Standards Agency in the United Kingdom, the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office, and the European Commission and European Food Safety Authority. The move makes Gourmey the first company to request novel food approval for cultivated foods in the European Union.

‍ “We look forward to continuing to work closely with the regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance with safety requirements throughout these procedures. We are confident that our products will meet these highly demanding standards, so that everyone who wants to can enjoy new gourmet experiences all around the world,” Gourmey’s CEO Nicolas Morin-Forest said in a press statement.