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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 6Art. 6§ 38951 Milk Product Labeling Requirements

§ 38951 Milk Product Labeling Requirements

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 38951 Milk Product Labeling Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you make or sell fake milk (like almond milk or soy milk), you must put a clear label on it.
  • •The label must follow the rules set by the director (a government official).
  • •You can ask the director to check and approve your label before using it.

Example

A company makes oat milk and wants to sell it in stores.

The company must put a label on the oat milk cartons that says it’s not real cow milk. They can send the label to the director to make sure it’s okay before selling.

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

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§ 38951 Milk Product Labeling Requirements

Any person or association or corporation engaged in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products resembling milk products shall label such products in accordance with the provisions of this article and with regulations which shall be adopted by the director. The labels may be submitted to the director for approval. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1250.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

manufacturesaledistributionproducts resembling milk productslabeldirector

Related Statutes

  • § 38931 Milk Product Manufacturing Licensing
  • § 14904 Organic Feed Regulations
  • § 14993 Special Mix Labeling Requirements
  • § 15056 Unlicensed Feed Manufacturing Penalty
  • § 21207 Cattle Inspection Fees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 38951.
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