California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday issued an executive order aiming to crack down on ultra-processed foods including packaged snacks and sugary beverages, and further investigate the health effects of synthetic food dyes.

California will consider warning labels on ultra-processed foods, investigate the harms of food dyes and look to close a loophole that allows new chemicals

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday issued an executive order targeting ultraprocessed foods and other food ingredients that could pose health risks to consumers. The order will require specific state agencies to recommend actions to reduce the purchase of these foods and conduct additional investigations into the dangers of synthetic food dyes.

The move is aimed at limiting the amount of ultra-processed food Californians eat and could include steps like warning labels on certain foods and ingredients.