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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 2§ 14527 Nutrient Source Disclosure

§ 14527 Nutrient Source Disclosure

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 14527 Nutrient Source Disclosure

This law defines what information must be listed about where the nutrients in a product come from.

Key Takeaways

  • •The law defines the term "derivation statement" as the source of all guaranteed nutrients and micronutrients.
  • •It applies to any product that claims to provide primary, secondary, or micronutrients.
  • •The purpose is to let consumers know where the nutrients in a product actually come from.

Example

A gardener buys a bag of plant fertilizer and wants to know if the nutrients are from natural sources or synthetic chemicals.

The law requires the label to show the sources of each nutrient, so the gardener can see whether the nutrients come from natural compost, synthetic chemicals, or a mix of both.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 14527 Nutrient Source Disclosure

“Derivation statement” means the sources of all guaranteed primary nutrients or secondary nutrients, or both, and micronutrients. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 504, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

derivation statementguaranteed primary nutrientssecondary nutrientsmicronutrients

Related Statutes

  • § 14512 Farm Nutrient Material Definition
  • § 14521 Chelated Plant Nutrient Definition
  • § 14536 Fertilizer Nutrient Labeling Requirements
  • § 11931 Pest Control Judgment Definitions
  • § 11932 Judgment Satisfaction Threshold

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14527.
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