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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 6Ch. 10Art. 5§ 113110 Processed Pet Food Labeling Requirements

§ 113110 Processed Pet Food Labeling Requirements

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§ 113110 Processed Pet Food Labeling Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If pet food says it's for special diets, the label must show what vitamins and minerals are inside.
  • •If pet food has fake flavors, colors, or chemicals to make it last longer, the label must say so.
  • •Sometimes, the rules can be bent if it's too hard to follow them, but only if the department says it's okay.

Example

You buy a bag of dog food that says 'For Weight Loss' on the label.

The label must tell you exactly what vitamins and minerals are in it so you know it's really good for your dog's diet. If it doesn't, the company can get in trouble.

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

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§ 113110 Processed Pet Food Labeling Requirements

A processed pet food shall be deemed to be misbranded: (a)  If it purports to be or is represented for special dietary uses, unless its label bears information concerning its vitamin, mineral, and other dietary properties as the department determines to be, and by regulations prescribes as, necessary in order fully to inform purchasers as to its value for those uses. (b)  If it bears or contains any artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservative, unless it bears labeling stating that fact. To the extent that compliance with the requirements of this paragraph is impracticable, exemptions shall be established by regulations promulgated by the department. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

processed pet foodmisbrandedspecial dietary usesartificial flavoringartificial coloringchemical preservative

Related Statutes

  • § 113105 Processed Pet Food Labeling
  • § 110740 Food Labeling Requirements
  • § 113075 Pet Food Prohibited Acts
  • § 113100 Pet Food Labeling Requirements
  • § 113045 Pet Food Advertising Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 113110.
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