§ 108660 Charcoal Bag Warning Labels

Health and Safety Code·California

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This law says that bags of charcoal must have a big, clear warning label on the front and back. The label must be easy to see and in a certain size and place.

Key Takeaways

•Charcoal bags must have a warning label on the front and back.
•The label must be in the top 25% of the bag, at least 2 inches below the seam, and 1 inch above any other text or pictures.
•The word 'WARNING' must be in big letters (at least 3/8 inch tall), and the rest of the warning must be at least 3/16 inch tall.

Example

You buy a bag of charcoal for a barbecue.

The bag must have a warning label at the top, in big letters, so you can see it easily. It can't be hidden or too small.

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§ 108660 Charcoal Bag Warning Labels

For bags of charcoal, the warning label specified in Section 108655 shall appear within a heavy borderline in a color sharply contrasting to that of the background, on both front and back panels in the upper 25 percent of the panels of the bag at least two inches below the seam, and at least one inch above any reading material or design elements in type size as follows: The signal word “WARNING” shall appear in capital letters at least three-eighths inch in height; the remaining text of the warning shall be printed in letters at least three-sixteenths inch in height. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

warning label charcoal WARNING front and back panels

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 108660.

§ 108660 Charcoal Bag Warning Labels

Health and Safety Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 108660 Charcoal Bag Warning Labels

This law says that bags of charcoal must have a big, clear warning label on the front and back. The label must be easy to see and in a certain size and place.

Key Takeaways

•Charcoal bags must have a warning label on the front and back.
•The label must be in the top 25% of the bag, at least 2 inches below the seam, and 1 inch above any other text or pictures.
•The word 'WARNING' must be in big letters (at least 3/8 inch tall), and the rest of the warning must be at least 3/16 inch tall.

Example

You buy a bag of charcoal for a barbecue.

The bag must have a warning label at the top, in big letters, so you can see it easily. It can't be hidden or too small.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 108660 Charcoal Bag Warning Labels

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

warning label charcoal WARNING front and back panels

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 108660.

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