§ 12502 Food Definition Standards

• •“Food” covers anything used for eating or drinking by humans or any animal.
• •It also includes any component or ingredient of something that is used for food or drink.
• •The definition is very broad, so it applies to things like pet food, snacks, and even parts of a meal.

A family buys a bag of dog treats for their pet.

Because the treats are meant to be eaten by an animal, the law says they count as “food.”