Atova Regulatory Consulting Joins APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture as Member
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June 25, 2026 — Atova Regulatory Consulting, the first regulatory consultancy to specialise exclusively in alternative proteins and food-tech, today announced it has joined the APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture as a member. The partnership brings together two organisations united by a shared belief that cellular agriculture will play a vital role in building a more sustainable and resilient food system.
Atova, supports companies across the EU, UK, USA, and Singapore in navigating the complex regulatory landscape for novel and alternative protein products — including cell-cultured foods, plant-based proteins, fermentation-derived ingredients, and insect protein. As the cellular agriculture sector matures across the Asia-Pacific region, Atova's membership reflects its growing commitment to supporting innovators in one of the world's most dynamic markets for food-tech.
Hannah Lester, CEO and principal consultant at Atova: “Cellular agriculture, and novel foods more broadly, have huge potential to help transform the way we produce food, but regulatory clarity is essential if that potential is going to become a reality. At Atova, we’re passionate about helping companies navigate that journey with confidence, every step of the way. Joining the APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture is a natural step for us, and we’re excited to be part of a community working to advance safe, sustainable, and innovative food technologies across the region.”
Peter Yu, Program Director at the APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture, welcomed Atova to the membership: "Having specialised regulatory expertise within our community is invaluable. Atova brings something rare — deep, focused knowledge of how to get alternative protein products through regulatory approval, across multiple major markets. As our region continues to develop frameworks for cellular agriculture, having partners like Atova helps ensure that science and innovation can move forward with the regulatory confidence they need."
As a member of the APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture, Atova will contribute its regulatory expertise to the Society's mission of advancing cellular agriculture across the region, engaging with policymakers, industry leaders, and the broader food-tech ecosystem to support a future where cellular agriculture can thrive.
About Atova Regulatory Consulting
Atova Regulatory Consulting is the first regulatory consultancy to specialise in alternative proteins and food derived from biotechnology. Based in Barcelona, Atova provides integrated scientific and regulatory advice to help companies bring innovative food and feed products through regulatory approval in the EU, UK, USA, Singapore, and other global markets.
Atova’s multidisciplinary team brings together regulatory specialists and scientists with expertise spanning regulatory affairs, protein biology, cell biology, toxicology, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, food science, and related disciplines. This combination of scientific depth and regulatory expertise enables Atova to support clients at every stage of the product development journey, from early regulatory feasibility and strategy through to dossier compilation, submission, and post-approval stewardship. Atova supports companies working across cell-cultured foods, plant-based proteins, fermentation-derived ingredients, insect protein, GMO food, and animal feed.
About APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture
The APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture (APAC-SCA) is a regional industry association dedicated to advancing cellular agriculture and fostering collaboration across academia, industry, government, and investment communities throughout the Asia-Pacific region. APAC-SCA supports innovation, education, policy engagement, and ecosystem development to accelerate sustainable and resilient food systems.