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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 7Art. 3§ 39212 Imitation Ice Cream Labeling

§ 39212 Imitation Ice Cream Labeling

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 39212 Imitation Ice Cream Labeling

Key Takeaways

  • •If you sell fake ice cream or fake ice milk, you must clearly say it's 'imitation'.
  • •The words 'imitation ice cream' or 'imitation ice milk' must be as big as the biggest letters in your brand name.
  • •The letters for 'imitation' must be at least 6 inches tall.

Example

A food truck sells a frozen dessert that looks like ice cream but isn't made with dairy.

The truck must have the words 'imitation ice cream' on it in big letters, at least 6 inches tall, and as easy to see as the truck's brand name.

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

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§ 39212 Imitation Ice Cream Labeling

If a trade name is used on any vehicle which conveys, or any place where imitation ice cream or imitation ice milk is sold, the words “imitation ice cream” or “imitation ice milk”, shall be the same size as the largest letters used in the trade name and as conspicuously placed. In no case shall the letters in the words “imitation ice cream” or “imitation ice milk” be less than six inches high. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

trade nameimitation ice creamimitation ice milk

Related Statutes

  • § 39211 Imitation Ice Cream Labeling
  • § 39214 Imitation Ice Cream Disclosure
  • § 39151 Imitation Ice Cream Ingredients
  • § 39152 Imitation Ice Cream Rules
  • § 39153 Sale Of Imitation Ice Cream

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 39212.
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