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Home/Bills/AB 2244California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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AB 2244: Non-Ultraprocessed Certified food standard.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 25, 2026

What AB 2244 does, verified August 25, 2026

<p>The proposed legislation requires the California Department of Public Health to accredit certification agents capable of certifying products as "non-ultraprocessed certified" by June 1, 2028. Accredited agents cannot certify products classified as ultraprocessed foods or restricted school foods. The department must establish a standardized seal for non-ultraprocessed certified items and maintain public access to information about accredited certification agents and their certifications.</p> <p>The bill mandates that accredited agents register with the department, submit lists of certified products, and allow audits by the department. It also prohibits unauthorized use of the "non-ultraprocessed certified" seal and allows the department to seek injunctions against misuse.</p> <p>Additionally, food facilities with gross annual sales over $10 million must prominently display at least th…

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Last action: Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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Akilah Weber PiersonPatrick AhrensRebecca Bauer-KahanMarc BermanJessica CalozaJoe PattersonCottie Petrie-NorrisChris RogersBuffy Wicks
Recent actions28 total · showing 5
Aug. 24, 2026Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Aug. 24, 2026Joint Rule 61(b)(16) suspended.
Aug. 17, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 13, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
Aug. 13, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (August 13).
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