Canned and pickled food makers must register and pay $350 a year instead of a cannery license
The state cannery license is repealed. Commercial makers of acidified or low-acid foods, such as canned or pickled goods, must instead register with the state health department, follow a scheduled process from a processing authority, and pay an extra $350 a year.
Who it affects
Commercial food canners and makers of acidified or low-acid foods
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2706: Acidified foods and low-acid foods.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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