California enacts 'Non-Ultraprocessed' food certification standard
What happened
California passed AB 2244, establishing a new state “Non-Ultraprocessed Certified” label for foods that meet specific standards. This law builds upon previous state definitions of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs). Separately, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services submitted a nonbinding “White Paper: Proposed Definition of Ultra-Processed Food” to the Office of Management and Budget.
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Why it matters
The new state certification and restrictions on certain dietary supplements and over-the-counter products affect businesses operating within California. These state actions occur as federal regulators continue to work on a proposed definition of ultra-processed foods.
State law now complements the federal agency's oversight regarding food safety matters in New York.
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Who's involved
- California Department of Public HealthThe California Department of Public Health is involved in the state's broader health care framework.
- New YorkNew York is the state where state law complements federal oversight regarding food safety.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- California Department of Public HealthSpeculative
Food and supplement companies doing business in California might face changes in costs or sales due to the new certification standards and product restrictions.
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The entities involved
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New York
state of the United States of America
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California Department of Public Health
public health department