Louisiana § RS 40:720 - Ingredients permitted in soft drinks
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:720 — Ingredients permitted in soft drinks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:720. Ingredients permitted in soft drinks
For purposes of this Part, all soft drinks or other nonalcoholic beverages, except nonalcoholic fruit juices, shall consist of a beverage made from pure cane or beet sugar syrup or such other sweetening liquids or substances as are permitted by the regulations of the department, containing pure flavoring material, with or without added fruit acid, with or without added color. Nothing in this Part prohibits the use of any other harmless ingredients in the manufacture of soft drinks, malt beverages, and other nonalcoholic beverages. When artificial coal-tar colors are used, nothing but the certified colors approved by the government of the United States are permissible.
Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §5, eff. July 17, 1978.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:720
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:720 cover?
Section RS 40:720 ("Ingredients permitted in soft drinks") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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