California's New Food Label: Ultra-Processed to the Sidelines
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California Proposes First-of-Its-Kind Seal for Unprocessed Foods
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill for the nations first seal on foods that skip ultra-processing. The California Certified label would allow qualifying products to be prominently displayed in grocery stores, similar to organic products. The move follows recent state efforts to phase out ultra-processed foods in schools and ban certain dyes and chemicals. Public support for the initiative is strong, with over 60% of Americans backing the removal of these foods from shelves. However, big food makers are opposing the bill, warning of higher prices and regulatory chaos. Lawmakers behind the bill argue that its time to match public demand and boost better food choices.
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