Regulation

AB 2244 — Non-Ultraprocessed Certified food standard

Full name: An act to add Article 4 (commencing with Section 104670) to Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 103 of, and to add and repeal Chapter 12.9 (commencing with Section 114379.80) of Part 7 of Division 104 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to food
Citation: 2026 Cal. Stat., ch. 721 (AB 2244; approved 2026-09-28)
Jurisdiction: Cal.
In force: 2027-01-01
Text: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2244
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California creates 'Non-Ultraprocessed Certified' food label standard

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2244 on September 28, 2026 (Chapter 721). It creates a state "Non-Ultraprocessed Certified" food standard: the Department of Public Health must accredit certification agents and create an official seal by June 1, 2029, and qualifying large grocery stores must identify certified products for shoppers.

Enrolled text (California Legislative Information) → · Office of the GovernorSept. 29