ARTICLE 7. Comb Honey [29581. - 29587.]

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 7.
in effect

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 29581. Section 29581.

All comb honey shall be conspicuously marked, either on the section or on its individual container, with all of the following: (a) The name and address of the producer or distributor of the comb honey. (b) The net weight of the comb section, stated in terms of whole ounces. (c) One of the United States grades which are established for honey by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 29582. Section 29582.

All comb honey shall meet the requirements of the color classification and grades as defined in United States grades, color standards, and packing requirements for honey by the United States Department of Agriculture, according to the color classification and grade as marked.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 29583. Section 29583.

Any container of comb honey which is marked as to color shall be considered as properly marked if the color of the honey in the container is equal to or lighter than the description as marked.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 29586. Section 29586.

In order to allow for variations which are incident to proper grading and handling, not more than 5 percent, by count, of the containers or of the subcontainers in any lot of honey may be below the requirements for the grade.

Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 29587. Section 29587.

Comb honey which has crystallized shall be conspicuously marked with the word “crystallized” on a placard which is used in connection with such honey that has reference to it.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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