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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 14§ 27662 Egg Container Branding Requirements

§ 27662 Egg Container Branding Requirements

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§ 27662 Egg Container Branding Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you own a brand for eggs, you can't put eggs in a big box without your brand name on it.
  • •You also can't move or sell eggs in a big box that doesn't have your brand name.
  • •This rule is for the people who own the egg brand and their workers.

Example

A farmer named John has a brand called 'John's Happy Eggs'. He packs his eggs into big boxes but forgets to put his brand name on them. Then he tries to sell these boxes to a grocery store.

John is breaking the law because he didn't put his brand name on the big boxes of eggs before trying to sell them.

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

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§ 27662 Egg Container Branding Requirements

It is unlawful for a brand registrant or his authorized agent or employees to pack eggs into a master container which does not bear the registrant’s brand, or to transport or sell eggs in such container. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 550.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

brand registrantmaster containerregistrant’s brand

Related Statutes

  • § 27661 Egg Handler Brand Registration
  • § 27663 Egg Container Return Requirement
  • § 27664 Egg Container Exchange Licensing
  • § 27665 Egg Container Exchange Licensing
  • § 27666 Container Return Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 27662.
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