§ 18737 Product Container Inspection Completion

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

This law says that food or other products aren't fully checked until they are sealed in their package while a government inspector is watching.

Key Takeaways

•Products must be sealed in their containers before they are considered fully inspected.
•An inspector must be present when the sealing happens.
•This rule is to make sure products are safe and meet standards.

Example

A factory makes canned soup.

The soup isn't officially approved until the cans are sealed with an inspector there to make sure everything is done right.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 18737 Product Container Inspection Completion

No inspection of any product placed in any container at any official establishment shall be deemed to be complete until the product is sealed or enclosed in the container under the supervision of an inspector. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1385.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

inspection product container official establishment sealed enclosed supervision of an inspector

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 18737.

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References