Hunton Retail Law Resource

California has introduced Assembly Bill 2244, proposing a pioneering “California Certified” labeling standard for foods not classified as ultra-processed. The bill relies on forthcoming regulatory definitions and imposes retail placement requirements for qualifying products. As California continues to advance UPF regulation, this initiative is expected to shape food law trends nationwide.

We previously reported that in December 2025, a food and beverage industry coalition challenged a Texas law requiring food and beverage manufacturers doing business in the state to affix warning labels on products containing any of 44 specific artificial colors, chemicals, and additives.

The Texas legislature recently passed SB 840, which now heads to Governor Abbott’s desk for signature.

Effective July 1, 2025, Virginia has amended its non-compete law to prohibit employers from entering into non-competition agreements with non-exempt employees.