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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 4Art. 3§ 1609 Biologics Production Licensing Requirements

§ 1609 Biologics Production Licensing Requirements

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§ 1609 Biologics Production Licensing Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't make special medicines (like vaccines) unless you have a special license from the government.
  • •The license can come from health experts or agriculture experts, depending on the medicine.
  • •If you're testing a new medicine in a study, you must follow strict rules and have experts in charge.
  • •Breaking these rules can get you in big trouble.

Example

A small company wants to make a new vaccine for dogs.

They can't just make it in their garage. They need a special license from the government (like the US Department of Agriculture) to make sure it's safe. If they don't get the license and make it anyway, they're breaking the law.

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

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§ 1609 Biologics Production Licensing Requirements

No person shall engage in the production of biologics other than human whole blood and human whole blood derivatives unless: (a) In a laboratory licensed by the Public Health Service, United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare. (b) In a laboratory licensed by the Animal Inspection and Quarantine Branch, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. (c) In a clinical trial site storing or preparing for patient administration biologics, other than human whole blood and human whole blood derivatives, intended solely for investigational use by experts qualified by scientific training and experience to investigate the safety and effectiveness of drugs or devices if the investigation is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section 505(i) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 355(i)) or Section 520(g) thereof (21 U.S.C. Sec. 360j(g)) and the regulations adopted pursuant to the federal act. (d) Under the provisions of this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 955, Sec. 2. (SB 1500) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 1530.6 Foster Care Consent Limits
  • § 1753 Hospice Legend Device Regulations
  • § 1798.172 Hospital Transfer Agreement Guidelines
  • § 114091 Food Pasteurization Requirements
  • § 116375 Drinking Water Contaminant Monitoring

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1609.
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