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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 15Pt. 3Ch. 9Art. 3§ 39722 Uht Milk Fat Standards

§ 39722 Uht Milk Fat Standards

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§ 39722 Uht Milk Fat Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •Reduced-fat UHT milk can't have more than 2.1% fat and must have at least 8.25% other milk stuff (not fat).
  • •Lowfat or 'light' UHT milk can't have more than 1.2% fat and must also have at least 8.25% other milk stuff (not fat).
  • •These rules make sure milk sold as 'reduced-fat' or 'lowfat' really is what it says on the label.

Example

You buy a carton of milk labeled 'lowfat UHT milk' at the store.

The milk must have 1.2% fat or less, and at least 8.25% of other milk parts (like protein and sugar). If it has more fat, it’s breaking the rules.

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

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§ 39722 Uht Milk Fat Standards

UHT reduced-fat milk shall contain not more than 2.1 percent milk fat and not less than 8.25 percent milk solids-not-fat. UHT lowfat or light (lite) milk shall contain not more than 1.2 percent milk fat and not less than 8.25 percent milk solids-not-fat. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 329, Sec. 44. Effective August 21, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

UHT reduced-fat milkUHT lowfat or light (lite) milkmilk fatmilk solids-not-fat

Related Statutes

  • § 34261 Milk Fat Testing Records
  • § 39713 Uht Milk Composition Standards
  • § 39732 Milk Fat And Solids Standards
  • § 39762 Flavored Milk Fat Standards
  • § 39832 Uht Eggnog Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 39722.
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