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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 24655 Misleading Product Labels

§ 24655 Misleading Product Labels

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§ 24655 Misleading Product Labels

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't put fake or tricky labels on things.
  • •Labels must tell the truth about what the thing really is.
  • •This includes tags, signs, or any kind of mark that describes the thing.

Example

You sell a bag of chips labeled 'Organic Potatoes' but the chips are made from regular potatoes.

This is breaking the law because the label is lying about what's inside the bag.

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

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§ 24655 Misleading Product Labels

“Mislabel” means the placing, or presence of any false, deceptive, or misleading mark, tag, brand, design, inscription, statement, billing, invoice, placard, sign, or other descriptive designation. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Mislabelfalsedeceptivemisleading

Related Statutes

  • § 24955 Product Labeling Fraud
  • § 27517 Egg Labeling Misrepresentation
  • § 36062 Milk Label Truthfulness Standards
  • § 42944 False Produce Claims
  • § 25406 Product Labeling Fraud

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 24655.
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