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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 1§ 24955 Product Labeling Fraud

§ 24955 Product Labeling Fraud

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 24955 Product Labeling Fraud

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 buy a bag of chips labeled 'Organic Potatoes,' but the bag is actually filled with regular potatoes.

The label is lying about what's inside, which is against the law. The company could get in trouble for mislabeling.

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

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§ 24955 Product Labeling Fraud

“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

  • § 24655 Misleading Product Labels
  • § 27517 Egg Labeling Misrepresentation
  • § 32914 False Product Advertising
  • § 25406 Product Labeling Fraud
  • § 27637 Egg Misrepresentation Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 24955.
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