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California cage-free egg law: what it requires and when

California has a cage-free housing mandate in the tracker. Its effective date is 2022-01-01; the requirement covers sales of caged eggs in the state, regardless of origin.

Cage-free law in effect

Effective date: 2022-01-01

Questions about California's cage-free egg law

Is California cage-free yet?

California has a cage-free housing mandate in the tracker. Its effective date is 2022-01-01.

When does California's cage-free law take effect?

2022-01-01

What does California's law cover?

The requirement covers sales of caged eggs in the state, regardless of origin.

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