§ 109955 Food Product Labeling Definition

Health and Safety Code·California

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This law explains what a 'label' is on things like food, medicine, or makeup. It says a label is any writing, printing, or pictures on the product or its package.

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•A label includes any words, pictures, or graphics on a product or its package.
•This applies to food, medicine, devices, and makeup.
•The label helps you know what’s inside and how to use it.

Example

You buy a box of cereal at the store.

The words, pictures, and nutrition facts on the cereal box are all part of the label, as defined by this law.

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§ 109955 Food Product Labeling Definition

“Label” means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon a food, drug, device, or cosmetic or upon its immediate container. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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Label display written printed graphic matter food drug device cosmetic immediate container

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 109955.

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