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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 13Ch. 2Art. 1§ 29420 Slack-Filled Container Definition

§ 29420 Slack-Filled Container Definition

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§ 29420 Slack-Filled Container Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •A container is 'slack-filled' if it's less than 85% full.
  • •This rule is about making sure containers aren't mostly empty.
  • •It applies to closed containers, like bottles or boxes.

Example

You buy a big box of cereal, but when you open it, it's only half full.

If the cereal takes up less than 85% of the box, it's 'slack-filled' and breaks this rule.

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

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§ 29420 Slack-Filled Container Definition

“Slack-filled” means that the contents of any container occupy less than 85 percent of the volume of the closed container. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

slack-filledcontainer85 percentvolume

Related Statutes

  • § 29409 Honey Packaging Deception Rules
  • § 29421 Subcontainer Definition
  • § 10901 Garbage Definition Exclusions
  • § 11221 Coyote And Bear Control
  • § 11222 Federal Wildlife Cooperation Contracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 29420.
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