Newsom Has Not Signed Food Labeling Bill AB2244, EWG Says
What happened
Gavin Newsom has not signed the bill to create a non-ultra-processed foods label into law, according to the Environmental Working Group via an email to The Hagstrom Report on Monday. The bill, AB2244, was passed by the California legislature. EWG stated that Newsom has until September 30 to sign the bill into law.
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Why it matters
The bill is co-sponsored by the Environmental Working Group and Jesse Gabriel. The status of the bill hinges on the Governor's signature to become law, which is required for the co-sponsoring effort to succeed.
The Environmental Working Group is monitoring government food safety changes, specifically regarding new food labeling and definition rules.
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Who's involved
- Gavin NewsomGovernor of California whose signature is required for the bill to become law.
- Environmental Working GroupEnvironmental organization monitoring the legislative process regarding food label bills.
- Jesse GabrielAttorney and politician co-sponsoring the food label legislation.
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The entities involved
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Gavin Newsom
40th governor of California since 2019
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Environmental Working Group
American environmental organization
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