California § 109940
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 109940, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 109940.
âFood additiveâ means any substance, the intended use of which results or may reasonably be expected to result, directly or indirectly, in the substance becoming a component of the food or otherwise affecting characteristics of the food. This includes any substance or radiation source intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding any food. The term âfood additiveâ does not include any of the following: (a) A pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity. (b) A pesticide chemical that is used, or intended for use, in the production, storage, or transportation of any raw agricultural commodity. (c) A color additive. (d) Any substance used in accordance with a sanction or approval granted prior to the enactment of the Food Additives Amendment of 1958 (72 Stat. 1784), pursuant to the federal act; the Poultry Products Inspection Act (71 Stat. 441; 21 U.S.C. Sec. 451 et seq.); the Meat Inspection Act of March 4, 1907 (34 Stat. 1260), as amended and extended (21 U.S.C. Sec. 71 et seq.); or the Food and Agricultural Code of this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 109940
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 109940 cover?
Section 109940 is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 109940?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 109940" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 109940 apply to my situation?
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