Food Safety iconFood SafetyAug 31, 2026

California Passes Bill to Create Certification Seal for Non-Ultra-Processed Foods

Modeled after the "USDA Organic" label, AB 2244 would create a voluntary certification program through which qualifying manufacturers could display a "Non-Ultraprocessed Certified" seal on food packaging. Manufacturers could apply to accredited certification agents for authorization to use the seal.

California Passes Bill to Create Certification Seal for Non-Ultra-Processed Foods

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Modeled after the "USDA Organic" label, AB 2244 would create a voluntary certification program through which qualifying manufacturers could display a "Non-Ultraprocessed Certified" seal on food packaging.

Manufacturers could apply to accredited certification agents for authorization to use the seal.

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Modeled after the "USDA Organic" label, AB 2244 would create a voluntary certification program through which qualifying manufacturers could display a "Non-Ultraprocessed Certified" seal on food packaging. Manufacturers could apply to accredited certification agents for authorization to use the seal.

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