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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 5Art. 7§ 110830 Organic Product Labeling

§ 110830 Organic Product Labeling

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§ 110830 Organic Product Labeling

Key Takeaways

  • •If something is sold as 'organic' in California, it must have a clear label saying it's organic, just like the rules from the National Organic Program (NOP).
  • •You can't say something is 'organic when available' or use words that make people unsure if the food is really organic.

Example

A grocery store sells apples with a sign that says 'organic when available' but doesn't clearly label which apples are organic.

This is not allowed because the sign makes it unclear if the apples are actually organic. The store must clearly label organic apples as 'organic' to follow the rules.

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

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§ 110830 Organic Product Labeling

(a)  No product handled, processed, sold, advertised, represented, or offered for sale in this state, shall be sold as organic unless it also is prominently labeled and invoiced with similar terminology as set forth by regulations promulgated by the NOP. (b)  No product may be advertised or labeled as “organic when available” or similar terminology that leaves in doubt whether the food is being sold as organic. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 533, Sec. 48. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

organicNOPlabeledadvertised

Related Statutes

  • § 110820 Organic Product Composition Rules
  • § 110835 Director Organic Substance Regulations
  • § 110840 Organic Product Recordkeeping Requirements
  • § 110825 Organic Materials Acceptance Standards
  • § 110827 Organic Labeling Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 110830.
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