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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 36601 Dairy Product Quality Standards

§ 36601 Dairy Product Quality Standards

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§ 36601 Dairy Product Quality Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss (director) makes rules to make sure dairy products are good quality.
  • •These rules can't be worse than the US government's rules, but can be better if needed.
  • •The goal is to give people in the state the best dairy products possible.

Example

A company sells milk that is not as clean as the US government says it should be.

The boss (director) can make rules to stop this company from selling bad milk. The rules must be at least as strict as the US government's rules, but can be even stricter to keep people safe.

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

Official Source
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§ 36601 Dairy Product Quality Standards

The director shall adopt, by regulation, quality standards that are necessary for any product which is defined in this division. These quality standards which are adopted by the director shall be not lower than those which are in effect under regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture, but may be higher if found by the director to effectuate the purposes of this part, and of this section, which are, among others, to provide dairy products to the consumers of this state of the highest possible quality. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 512, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

quality standardsUnited States Department of Agriculturedairy products

Related Statutes

  • § 36604 Product Quality Standards Compliance
  • § 36605 Dairy Product Quality Standards
  • § 36606 Dairy Bacteria Safety Standards
  • § 40502 Usda Cooperation Authority
  • § 64005 Dairy Product Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 36601.
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