AB 2253CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California expands recycled content documentation requirements to all products

Original title: Solid waste: products: recycled content claims.

August 30, 2026

Solid Waste Environmental Marketing Consumer Protection Recycling Manufacturing Solidwaste products recycledcontentclaims

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Where This Stands

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3 versions on file

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Comparing 02/19/26 - Introduced → 04/08/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

This bill increases transparency for consumers and regulators by requiring companies to prove their s for any product, with non-compliance subject to civil penalties.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Manufacturers and Suppliers

They must maintain written records and provide documentation to the Attorney General upon request to support recycled content claims for all products.

Attorney General

They are granted the authority to request and review documentation from manufacturers regarding recycled content claims for products other than plastic food containers.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Starting January 1, 2030, AB 2253 requires all manufacturers and suppliers making recycled content claims to maintain and provide specific documentation supporting those claims. This expands existing rules currently limited to plastic food containers to include all products sold in the state.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill increases transparency for consumers and regulators by requiring companies to prove their s for any product, with non-compliance subject to civil penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all products or just plastic containers?

Starting January 1, 2030, the requirements will apply to all products making recycled content claims, not just plastic food containers.

What happens if a company cannot prove their recycled content claim?

The bill maintains existing law that allows for the imposition of civil penalties by cities, counties, or the state for violations.

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Connected Entities

personAttorney General“Authorized to request documentation from manufacturers regarding recycled conten”Map →

organizationFederal Trade Commission“The bill references the FTC's Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Clai”Map →

Sources

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