California AB2244 establishes a "Non-Ultraprocessed Certified" food standard, requiring certification by accredited agents and use of a standardized.

California AB2244 introduces a "Non-Ultraprocessed Certified" food standard, mandating that food products be certified by accredited agents to use a standardized seal. The State Department of Public Health will accredit these agents, who must comply with specific requirements and processes. Certified products must be recertified every three years and cannot be reformulated without recertification. The department will maintain a public webpage listing certified products and may audit certification agents.

California AB2244 establishes a "Non-Ultraprocessed Certified" food standard, requiring certification by accredited agents and use of a standardized.

California AB2244 introduces a "Non-Ultraprocessed Certified" food standard, mandating that food products be certified by accredited agents to use a standardized seal. The State Department of Public Health will accredit these agents, who must comply with specific requirements and processes. Certified products must be recertified every three years and cannot be reformulated without recertification. The department will maintain a public webpage listing certified products and may audit certification agents.