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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 1§ 109885 Food And Drug Advertising

§ 109885 Food And Drug Advertising

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 109885 Food And Drug Advertising

This law defines what counts as an advertisement for food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics. It includes anything that tries to get you to buy or use these products.

Key Takeaways

  • •An advertisement is anything that tries to make you buy or use a product.
  • •It can be on TV, packages, or even the product itself.
  • •This rule applies to food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics.

Example

A TV commercial showing a happy family eating cereal.

This commercial is an advertisement because it tries to make you want to buy that cereal.

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

Official Source
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§ 109885 Food And Drug Advertising

“Advertisement” means any representations, including, but not limited to, statements upon the products, its packages, cartons, and any other container, disseminated in any manner or by any means, for the purpose of inducing, or that is likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase or use of any food, drug, device, or cosmetic. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Advertisementrepresentationsfooddrugdevicecosmetic

Related Statutes

  • § 109955 Food Product Labeling Definition
  • § 109960 Product Labeling Definition
  • § 110030 Food And Drug Sales
  • § 110035 Existing Regulations Continuation
  • § 110290 Misleading Product Labeling Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 109885.
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