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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 4Art. 3§ 110398 Advertising Adulterated Or Misbranded Products

§ 110398 Advertising Adulterated Or Misbranded Products

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§ 110398 Advertising Adulterated Or Misbranded Products

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't sell or advertise food, medicine, or makeup that is fake or dangerous.
  • •If something is not what it says it is, or if it's harmful, you can't try to sell it.
  • •This rule is to keep people safe from bad or fake products.

Example

A company tries to sell a 'magic pill' that says it cures the flu, but it's just sugar and doesn't work.

This is against the law because the pill is fake and doesn't do what it says. The company can't advertise or sell it.

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

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§ 110398 Advertising Adulterated Or Misbranded Products

It is unlawful for any person to advertise any food, drug, device, or cosmetic that is adulterated or misbranded. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unlawfuladvertisefooddrugdevicecosmeticadulteratedmisbranded

Related Statutes

  • § 110400 False Advertising Prohibition
  • § 110315 Counterfeit Product Labeling Ban
  • § 110320 Counterfeit Food And Drug Sales
  • § 110325 Counterfeit Food And Drug Tools
  • § 110390 False Food And Drug Ads

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 110398.
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