SB-1033 (Padilla): Protein products
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: Protein products
Bill Number: SB-1033
Bill Author(s): Senator Steve Padilla
Legislative Session / Year: 2026
State: California
AVFCA Position: Support
Bill Synopsis: This bill would require manufacturers of protein products sold in California to test every production lot for heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, at accredited laboratories meeting rigorous international standards. Brand owners would then be obligated to disclose those test results publicly on their websites and direct consumers to that information through statements printed on product packaging or displayed on online retail websites. SB-1033 ensures that consumers can evaluate heavy metal exposure before purchasing these widely used dietary products.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1033
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/01/2028
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BILL STATUS
Referred to Senate Policy Committee(s)
Introduced
BILL STATUS DETAIL
03/26/26 From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on E.Q. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (March 25)
03/09/26 Set for hearing March 25.
02/18/26 Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and E.Q.
02/12/26 From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 14.
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