§ 12671 Pesticide Residue Limits

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says you can't pack, ship, or sell any fruits or veggies that have more pesticide on them than the amount the director says is allowed.

Key Takeaways

•You may not pack, ship, or sell produce with pesticide residue above the allowed limit.
•The allowed limit (permissible tolerance) is decided by the director.
•Doing so is illegal and can lead to penalties.

Example

A farmer puts strawberries in boxes to send to a grocery store, but the strawberries have pesticide levels higher than the limit set by the director.

Because the pesticide amount is too high, the farmer is breaking the law by trying to sell those strawberries.

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§ 12671 Pesticide Residue Limits

It is unlawful for any person to pack, ship, or sell any produce that carries pesticide residue in excess of the permissible tolerance which is established by the director pursuant to this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 717, Sec. 12.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

unlawful pack ship sell produce pesticide residue permissible tolerance director

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12671.

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