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#26-44 Environmental Democracy Project v. Rael, Inc., S294668. (A170385; 116 Cal.App.5th 1272; Alameda County Superior Court; 22CV019973.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed the judgment in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Does the California Organic Food and Farming Act (COFFA) (Health & Saf. Code, § 110810 et seq.; Food & Agr. Code, § 46000 et seq.) apply to personal care products marketed as organic?

Petition for review granted: 3/18/2026

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.