Food & Agr. Code, § 38956 · Article 6. Labels
Food & Agr. Code, § 38956
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Nondairy product containers and labels shall not contain any combination of words, symbols, marks, designs, or representations commonly used or associated with the sale, advertising, or distribution of milk products. The labels shall not contain statements regarding milk products except those permitted by Section 38954 and any necessary factual statement regarding any ingredient milk products.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 787, Sec. 21.
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