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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 5Art. 6§ 110760 Food Misbranding Prohibition

§ 110760 Food Misbranding Prohibition

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 110760 Food Misbranding Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't make or sell food with wrong or fake labels.
  • •The label must tell the truth about what's in the food.
  • •If you lie about the food, you're breaking the law.

Example

A store sells a bag of chips labeled 'All Natural' but it has fake flavors and chemicals inside.

This is against the law because the label lies about what's in the chips. The store could get in trouble.

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

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§ 110760 Food Misbranding Prohibition

It is unlawful for any person to manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale any food that is misbranded. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

misbrandedmanufactureselldeliverholdoffer for sale

Related Statutes

  • § 110620 Prohibited Adulterated Food Sales
  • § 111440 Misbranded Drug Device Prohibition
  • § 110395 False Food And Drug Ads
  • § 111295 Prohibited Adulterated Drugs Devices
  • § 111700 Adulterated Cosmetics Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 110760.
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