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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 7Art. 3§ 111730 Cosmetic Labeling Misrepresentation

§ 111730 Cosmetic Labeling Misrepresentation

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 111730 Cosmetic Labeling Misrepresentation

Key Takeaways

  • •Cosmetics can't lie on their labels.
  • •If a label tricks you, it's breaking the law.
  • •The label must tell the truth about what's inside.

Example

A face cream says it can make wrinkles disappear forever.

If the cream doesn't really do that, the label is lying and the product is illegal.

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

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§ 111730 Cosmetic Labeling Misrepresentation

Any cosmetic is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading in any particular. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

misbrandedlabelingfalse or misleading

Related Statutes

  • § 111735 Cosmetic Labeling Requirements
  • § 111745 Cosmetic Labeling Prominence Requirements
  • § 111780 Cosmetic Label Tampering Ban
  • § 111330 Misbranded Drug Labeling
  • § 111740 Cosmetic Labeling Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 111730.
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