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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 4Art. 3§ 110390 False Food And Drug Ads

§ 110390 False Food And Drug Ads

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§ 110390 False Food And Drug Ads

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't lie in ads about food, medicine, or beauty products.
  • •If an ad tricks people, even a little, it's against the law.
  • •This rule applies to anyone making or sharing the ad.

Example

A company sells a drink and says it cures the flu, but it doesn't.

The ad is lying about what the drink can do, so the company can get in trouble.

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

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§ 110390 False Food And Drug Ads

It is unlawful for any person to disseminate any false advertisement of any food, drug, device, or cosmetic. An advertisement is false if it is false or misleading in any particular. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

false advertisementfooddrugdevicecosmeticfalse or misleading

Related Statutes

  • § 110395 False Food And Drug Ads
  • § 110398 Advertising Adulterated Or Misbranded Products
  • § 110400 False Advertising Prohibition
  • § 108250 Hazardous Substances In Food Containers
  • § 110290 Misleading Product Labeling Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 110390.
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