APAC-SCA in cellular agriculture in the Asia-Pacific.
The Asia-Pacific Society for Cellular Agriculture (APAC-SCA), founded in 2022, has positioned itself as the leading association in the region for cellular agriculture. This organization, composed of more than ten companies dedicated to the production of cultivated meat and seafood, is committed to addressing the growing demand for proteins in the market, driven by concerns about health, food security, and sustainability.
Based in Singapore, APAC-SCA is actively working to promote a regulated and harmonized ecosystem that enables the advancement of cellular agriculture in the Asia-Pacific region. The association’s main goal is to develop strategic frameworks that foster innovation in this emerging field, in addition to coordinating efforts between companies and regulators to establish clear standards and regulations.
Membership and collaboration.
The organization has opened its membership to multinationals and companies producing cultivated meat and seafood, not only from the Asia-Pacific region but also from other parts of the world. APAC-SCA member companies currently operate in several countries, including Israel, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea. These companies are committed to producing alternatives to traditional meat, such as beef, pork, chicken, and a variety of seafood, all cultivated from cells.
Relationship with stakeholders.
One of the fundamental pillars of APAC-SCA is collaboration with multiple stakeholders. The organization continuously engages with regulatory bodies, policy experts, industry associations, scientists, and academic institutions. Together, they work to promote the latest advancements in cellular agriculture in order to create a safe and reliable environment for consumers. Additionally, APAC-SCA produces scientific reports and communication tools that help improve public perception of cultivated meat products.
APAC-SCA mission and vision.
APAC-SCA’s mission is to engage with all relevant supply chain stakeholders, promoting the development of a more resilient and sustainable food system while ensuring consumers have the choice of nutritious, safe, and high-quality meat and seafood products. In the long term, the organization aspires to become the leading source of information and resources on cellular agriculture in the region, aiming to promote the safe and equitable commercialization of these products.
Regulatory and normative challenges.
One key area where APAC-SCA has excelled is in coordinating science-based regulatory frameworks to ensure that cultivated meat and seafood products are introduced to the market in a safe and transparent manner. The organization has been instrumental in creating a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to align nomenclature in the region and works closely with organizations such as FAO and WHO to develop safety guidelines for the sector.
APAC-SCA has become a key player in building a sustainable food future in the Asia-Pacific. Through its efforts to foster innovation, collaboration, and the development of robust policies, the association is helping to lay the foundation for a cultivated meat and seafood industry that meets the needs of the 21st century.
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