California passes landmark ultra-processed food regulations banning chemical additives and requiring school warning labels
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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Summary
California Assembly member Jesse Gabriel has passed landmark ultra-processed food regulations, including banning four chemical food additives and requiring warning labels on ultra-processed foods in schools. This represents the most aggressive state-level food policy reform in the United States, achieved despite industry opposition over a three-year period.
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bskyCalifornia passes landmark ultra-processed food regulations banning chemical additives and requiring school warning labelsnews.gmj.geKey quotes
· 3 pulledCalifornia Assembly member Jesse Gabriel has emerged as an unlikely champion of food policy reform
His legislative victories include banning four chemical food additives and requiring warning labels on ultra-processed foods in schools
This marks the most aggressive state-level approach to food regulation in the United States
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