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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 8§ 19346 Non-Edible Animal Product Rules

§ 19346 Non-Edible Animal Product Rules

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§ 19346 Non-Edible Animal Product Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Animal parts not meant for people to eat must be clearly marked or changed so no one mistakes them for food.
  • •You can't sell, buy, move, or even offer to sell these animal parts unless they are marked or changed as required.
  • •The rules for how to mark or change these animal parts are set by the director.

Example

A farmer has some cow parts that are not safe for people to eat.

Before the farmer can sell or move these cow parts, they must be clearly marked or changed so that no one thinks they are food. If the farmer tries to sell them without doing this, they are breaking the law.

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

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§ 19346 Non-Edible Animal Product Rules

Any carcasses or parts or products of animals which are not intended for use as human food shall prior to their being offered for sale or transportation, be denatured or otherwise identified as prescribed by regulations of the director to prevent their use as human food. No person shall buy, sell, transport, or offer for sale or transportation or receive for transportation any carcasses, parts thereof, meat or meat food product of any such animals which are not intended for use as human food unless they are denatured or otherwise identified as required by the regulations of the director. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 815.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

denaturedhuman foodregulations of the director

Related Statutes

  • § 14631 Fertilizer Labeling Requirements
  • § 19340 Slaughterer Hauling Interest Ban
  • § 19342 Dead Animal Handling Rules
  • § 19343 Pet Food Facility Sanitation
  • § 19344 Pet Food Meat Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 19346.
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