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AB 2244: Non-Ultraprocessed Certified food standard.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified September 9, 2026

What AB 2244 does, verified September 9, 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…

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
In CommitteeComplete
First Chamber FloorComplete
Second ChamberComplete
5GovernorCurrent
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m. (2026-09-08)Alert me
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Akilah Weber PiersonPatrick AhrensRebecca Bauer-KahanMarc BermanJessica CalozaJoe PattersonCottie Petrie-NorrisChris RogersBuffy Wicks
Recent actions33 total · showing 5
Sep. 08, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
Aug. 28, 2026Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 72. Noes 0.).
Aug. 27, 2026In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Aug. 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 0.).
Aug. 25, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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