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California bans ultraprocessed foods in school meals by 2035, starting implementation in 2029.
California has passed the first state law to phase out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals by 2035, with implementation beginning in 2029.
The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires the state’s Department of Public Health to define “ultraprocessed foods of concern” by mid-2028, banning their sale at breakfast and lunch by 2035 and restricting vendor supply by 2032.
The move aims to improve student nutrition amid concerns over links between ultraprocessed foods and chronic diseases, though causation remains unproven.
While some districts have already shifted to scratch-made, local meals, critics warn of increased costs and limited access to nutritious, compliant foods without additional funding.
California prohíbe los alimentos ultraprocesados en las comidas escolares para 2035, comenzando su implementación en 2029.