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Bill to modernize California's 1925 cannery law advances after industry backing
Summary
Assemblymember Soria told the committee AB 2706 would align the state's 1925 cannery law with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act to reduce duplicative requirements and encourage investment in California food processing; dairy industry witnesses said the law imposed excessive costs and supported the bill.
Assemblymember Soria presented AB 27 06 as a collaboration between the Department of Public Health and industry to modernize California’s 1925 cannery law so it aligns with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act and current industry practice. The author said the bill would create a streamlined approach to food safety, reduce duplicative compliance burdens and make California a more attractive place to invest in food processing.
Louis Brown of California Dairies Inc. described building a modern milk processing facility in California that ran afoul of the 1925 law and said the bill reduces duplication and cuts red tape without compromising consumer health. Committee members praised the administration’s engagement and the bill’s approach to protecting public health while encouraging private investment.
The committee accepted the author’s request and later moved the bill, referring it to the Committee on Appropriations.
