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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 4Art. 3§ 18724 Livestock Product Labeling Requirements

§ 18724 Livestock Product Labeling Requirements

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§ 18724 Livestock Product Labeling Requirements

This law requires that when livestock or poultry products leave official facilities, they must carry required information on the product or its packaging, and the director must approve the labels and containers before they can be sold or moved within the state.

Key Takeaways

  • •Required information must be printed on the product or its container.
  • •All labels and containers need director approval before sale or transport.
  • •The rule applies to products moving in intrastate commerce.

Example

A farmer wants to sell packaged chicken at a local farmers' market.

The farmer must put the required inspection information on the chicken packaging and get the director's approval for the label before the chicken can be sold or transported within the state.

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

Official Source
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§ 18724 Livestock Product Labeling Requirements

The director shall require that when any livestock product or poultry product leaves official establishments it shall bear directly thereon or on its containers, or both, as he may require, all information required under Article 5 (commencing with Section 18781) and require approval of all labeling and containers to be used for such product when it is sold or transported in intrastate commerce to assure that the product and the labeling and containers comply with the requirements of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

livestock productpoultry productofficial establishmentsArticle 5intrastate commerce

Related Statutes

  • § 18723 Livestock Product Entry Restrictions
  • § 18732 Livestock Product Storage Rules
  • § 18734 Livestock And Poultry Registration
  • § 18666 Livestock Product Misbranding
  • § 18725 Sanitary Inspection Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18724.
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