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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 3§ 12801 Medicinal Cosmetic Exemption

§ 12801 Medicinal Cosmetic Exemption

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§ 12801 Medicinal Cosmetic Exemption

This law says the rules in this chapter don't cover medicines, beauty products, or animal feed.

Key Takeaways

  • •Medicinal products for humans are exempt.
  • •Cosmetic products for humans are exempt.
  • •Commercial animal feed is exempt.

Example

A pharmacy sells a cough syrup that is only meant for people to take as medicine.

Because the cough syrup is a drug meant just for human health, the chapter's rules don't apply to it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 12801 Medicinal Cosmetic Exemption

This chapter does not apply to any preparation, drug, or chemical which is intended to be used or sold solely for medicinal or cosmetic use by humans or to commercial feed as defined in Section 14925. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 732.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

preparationdrugchemicalmedicinal or cosmetic usecommercial feed

Related Statutes

  • § 54442 Cooperative Bargaining Advisory Committee
  • § 10951 Swine Garbage Feeding Regulation
  • § 10952 Swine Feed Heating Requirements
  • § 11261 Coyote Control Donations
  • § 11262 County Fund Use Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12801.
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