§ 12858 Animal Pesticide Ingredient Labeling

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that for pesticides given to animals to swallow, the label can show how much to give (like '1 teaspoon') instead of the percentage of each ingredient by weight.

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•This rule is only for pesticides animals eat or drink.
•Labels can show dosage (like teaspoons or drops) instead of ingredient percentages.
•It makes it easier for farmers and pet owners to use the right amount.

Example

A farmer buys a pesticide to mix into his cows' water to kill worms.

The bottle can say 'add 5 drops per gallon of water' instead of listing how much of each chemical is inside by weight.

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§ 12858 Animal Pesticide Ingredient Labeling

The statement of ingredients in any pesticide that is intended and sold for internal administration to animals may be given in terms of dosage in lieu of percentage by weight as required by Article 4 (commencing with Section 12811) and Article 6 (commencing with Section 12881). (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 361, Sec. 66. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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pesticide internal administration to animals dosage percentage by weight Article 4 Article 6

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12858.

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