Bus. & Prof. Code, § 12601 · Chapter 6. Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

Bus. & Prof. Code, § 12601

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

This chapter is designed to protect purchasers of any commodity within its provisions against deception or misrepresentation. Packages and their labels should enable consumers to obtain accurate information as to the quantity of the contents and should facilitate value comparisons.

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature to assist in attaining these goals.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Repealed and added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 1309.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&sectionNum=12601.
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