On August 28, 2026, the California Legislature unanimously passed Assembly Bill 2244 (AB 2244) to establish a voluntary state certification program for non-ultraprocessed foods (non-UPF). Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30, 2026, to sign or veto the measure. If enacted, AB 2244 would direct the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to develop a standardized non-UPF seal that qualifying food manufacturers could voluntarily display on eligible products.
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