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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 12Pt. 2Ch. 1§ 25406 Product Labeling Fraud

§ 25406 Product Labeling Fraud

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§ 25406 Product Labeling Fraud

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't put fake or tricky labels on things to fool people.
  • •This includes fake tags, signs, or any kind of mark that lies about what something is.
  • •It's against the law to use fake labels to trick people into buying or believing something.

Example

You buy a toy that says 'Made in USA' on the label, but it was really made in another country.

The label is lying about where the toy was made. This is against the law because it tricks people into thinking they're buying something they're not.

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

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§ 25406 Product Labeling Fraud

“Mislabel” means the placing, or presence of any false, deceptive, or misleading mark, tag, brand, design, inscription, statement, billing, invoice, placard, sign or other descriptive designation. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Mislabelfalsedeceptivemisleading

Related Statutes

  • § 27517 Egg Labeling Misrepresentation
  • § 27637 Egg Misrepresentation Prohibition
  • § 24655 Misleading Product Labels
  • § 24955 Product Labeling Fraud
  • § 32914 False Product Advertising

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 25406.
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