§ 111340 Drug Labeling Requirements

Health and Safety Code·California

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•All drugs or medical devices must have a label with the name and address of who made or sold it.
•The label must also show how much is inside, like weight, size, or number of items.
•Small mistakes in the amount are okay, and tiny packages might not need all the details.

Example

You buy a bottle of painkillers at the store.

The bottle must have a label saying who made it and how many pills are inside. If it doesn’t, it’s breaking the law.

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§ 111340 Drug Labeling Requirements

Any drug or device is misbranded unless it bears a label containing all of the following information: (a) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor. (b) An accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count. Reasonable variations from the requirements of subdivision (b) shall be permitted. Requirements for placement and prominence of the information and exemptions as to small packages shall be established in accordance with regulations adopted pursuant to Section 110380. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

misbranded label manufacturer packer distributor quantity of the contents

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 111340.

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