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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 1Ch. 8Art. 4§ 34091 Pasteurized Milk Labeling Requirements

§ 34091 Pasteurized Milk Labeling Requirements

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§ 34091 Pasteurized Milk Labeling Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell milk or milk products as 'pasteurized' if they aren't fully pasteurized.
  • •All parts of the milk or milk product must be pasteurized to use the word 'pasteurized' on labels or ads.
  • •This rule applies to selling, advertising, labeling, or billing milk products.

Example

A store sells a carton of milk labeled 'pasteurized,' but the milk inside was not fully pasteurized.

The store is breaking the law because they labeled the milk as 'pasteurized' even though it wasn't fully pasteurized.

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

Official Source
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§ 34091 Pasteurized Milk Labeling Requirements

It is unlawful for any person to sell any milk or product of milk as and for pasteurized milk or a product of pasteurized milk, or to use the word “pasteurized” or any of its derivatives in connection with the sale, designation, advertising, labeling, or billing of any milk or product of milk, unless the milk and all products of milk which are contained in the milk or the product of milk, or used in its manufacture, consist exclusively of milk, skim milk, or cream which has been pasteurized. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 32901 Milk Product Standards Compliance
  • § 32766 Milk Product Condemnation Authority
  • § 39821 Uht Dairy Spread Definition
  • § 21709 Altered Vehicle Sale Documents
  • § 34002 Dairy Product Cooling Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 34091.
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