{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"38542","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 38542","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS ACT OF 1947 [32501. - 39912.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-15"},{"name":"PART 3. MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS [36601. - 39912.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-15/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous Dairy Products [38151. - 38895.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-15/part-3/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 19. Cultured Milks [38541. - 38542.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-15/part-3/chapter-5/article-19"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 347.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every container in which buttermilk is sold shall be labeled with a label containing all of the following information:</p><p>(a) The name and address of the distributor.</p><p>(b) The factory license number of the manufacturer, if the manufacturer is not the distributor.</p><p>(c) A statement that the product is pasteurized, if pasteurized.</p><p>(d) A statement that the product is cultured.</p><p>(e) A list of ingredients added, such as salt, stabilizers, and flavoring.</p><p>(f) If the principal label uses descriptive modifying terms, such terms shall not be false or misleading.</p>","text":"Every container in which buttermilk is sold shall be labeled with a label containing all of the following information: (a) The name and address of the distributor. (b) The factory license number of the manufacturer, if the manufacturer is not the distributor. (c) A statement that the product is pasteurized, if pasteurized. (d) A statement that the product is cultured. (e) A list of ingredients added, such as salt, stabilizers, and flavoring. (f) If the principal label uses descriptive modifying terms, such terms shall not be false or misleading.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/cultured-milks-38542","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}