California § 18786 - A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it is not subject to the provisio

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18786 — A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it is not subject to the provisio, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18786. A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it is not subject to the provisio

A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it is not subject to the provisions of Section 18784, unless its label bears the common or usual name of the food, if any, and in case it consists of two or more ingredients, the common or usual name of each such ingredient. The director may, however, permit spices, flavorings, and colorings to be designated as spices, flavorings, and colorings without naming each, and to the extent that compliance with the requirements of Section 18784 are impracticable, or results in deception or unfair competition, by granting exemptions that conform to the purposes of this chapter.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18786

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18786 cover?

Section 18786 ("A livestock or poultry product is misbranded if it is not subject to the provisio") 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 § 18786?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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