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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.
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- Adds Health and Safety Code Article 4 (Section 104670) and Chapter 12.9 (Section 114379.80) creating the certified-food standard.California Legislative Information
- Public Health must accredit certification agents and create an official seal by June 1, 2029.California Legislative Information
- Qualifying large grocery stores must identify certified products for shoppers at point of sale.California Legislative Information
- Approved September 28, 2026; chaptered as Chapter 721, Statutes of 2026.California Legislative InformationOffice of the Governor
- The act has no urgency clause and takes effect January 1, 2027.California Legislative Information
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