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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 5Ch. 5Art. 6§ 110740 Food Labeling Requirements

§ 110740 Food Labeling Requirements

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 110740 Food Labeling Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If food has fake flavors, colors, or chemicals to make it last longer, the label must say so.
  • •If the label doesn’t say it has these things, the food is considered mislabeled.
  • •Some foods might not have to follow this rule if the government says it’s okay.

Example

You buy a box of fruit snacks, and the label says 'All Natural Flavors.'

If the snacks actually have fake flavors or colors but the label doesn’t say so, the company broke the law. They must tell you on the label if it’s not all natural.

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

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§ 110740 Food Labeling Requirements

Any food is misbranded if it bears or contains any artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservative, unless its labeling states that fact. Exemptions may be established by the department. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

misbrandedartificial flavoringartificial coloringchemical preservativelabelingexemptions

Related Statutes

  • § 110660 Misbranding False Labeling
  • § 110680 Food Labeling Requirements
  • § 110725 Food Ingredient Labeling Requirements
  • § 110775 Food Label Tampering Ban
  • § 113110 Processed Pet Food Labeling Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 110740.
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