California AB1148 establishes stricter standards for bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in food packaging to protect public health.

California AB1148, known as the Safer Food Packaging Act of 2026, aims to enhance safety by setting more stringent standards for bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in food packaging. The bill allows the Department of Public Health to establish thresholds for these chemicals, which are more protective of public health, sensitive populations, and the environment. It prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of food packaging containing intentionally added bisphenols or ortho-phthalates starting January 1, 2028, with exceptions for certain metal packaging until 2037.

California AB1148 establishes stricter standards for bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in food packaging to protect public health.

California AB1148, known as the Safer Food Packaging Act of 2026, aims to enhance safety by setting more stringent standards for bisphenols and ortho-phthalates in food packaging. The bill allows the Department of Public Health to establish thresholds for these chemicals, which are more protective of public health, sensitive populations, and the environment. It prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of food packaging containing intentionally added bisphenols or ortho-phthalates starting January 1, 2028, with exceptions for certain metal packaging until 2037.