LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 7Ch. 2§ 113735 Approved Food Source Standards

§ 113735 Approved Food Source Standards

Health and Safety Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 113735 Approved Food Source Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •Food must come from places that follow the rules to keep people safe.
  • •Fruits, veggies, and eggs that follow all the food safety rules are okay to use.
  • •If there are no rules, the food place must still do what’s safe and normal for the industry.

Example

A farmer sells apples at a market.

If the farmer follows all the food safety rules for growing apples, the apples are safe to buy and eat.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 113735 Approved Food Source Standards

(a) “Approved source” means a food source allowed under Article 3 (commencing with Section 114021) of Chapter 4, or a producer, manufacturer, distributor, or food facility that is acceptable to the enforcement agency based on a determination of conformity with applicable laws, or, in the absence of applicable laws, with current public health principles and practices, and generally recognized industry standards that protect public health. (b) Any whole uncut fruit or vegetable or unrefrigerated shell egg grown or produced in compliance with all applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, and food safety guidelines issued by a regulatory agency shall be deemed to be from an approved source. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 404, Sec. 3. (AB 224) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

approved sourceArticle 3Chapter 4enforcement agencypublic health principleswhole uncut fruit or vegetableunrefrigerated shell egg

Related Statutes

  • § 113734 Health Standard Approval
  • § 113876 Prepackaged Food Definition
  • § 113932 Food Transporter Definition
  • § 117715 Medical Waste Permit Definition
  • § 117720 Medical Waste Registration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 113735.
View Official Source