§ 110505

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.

Definitions and standards of identity, quality, and fill of container, and any amendments to the definitions and standards, adopted pursuant to the federal act in effect on the effective date of this part, or adopted on or after that date, are the definitions and standards of identity, quality, and fill of container in this state. The department may, by regulation, establish definitions and standards of identity, quality, and fill of container for any food whether or not the definitions and standards are in accordance with the federal regulations, when in its

judgment such action will promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers. This section shall not apply to wine.

Other sections in Article 3 - Standard of Identity, Quality, and Fill

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