1. (a) A false or misleading statement concerning the effectiveness of the product as a pesticide;
2. (b) A false or misleading comparison with other pesticides;
3. (c) Unwarranted claims as to the safety of the pesticide or its ingredients, including such statements as “Safe,” “Nonpoisonous,” “Nontoxic,” “Noninjurious,” or “Harmless” with or without such qualifying phrase as “When used as directed”;
4. (d) Any statement directly or indirectly implying that a specific brand pesticide is recommended or endorsed by any agency of the Federal Government or the State of California or any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof.

A pesticide shall be deemed misbranding if its labeling contains one or more of the following or any graphic representation which is likely to be deceiving or misleading:

Note: Authority cited: Section 12781, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 12881 and 12995, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. Editorial renumbering of former Section 6220 to Section 6300 and designation of new Article 14 (Sections 6300 and 6301) filed 7-19-85 (Register 85, No. 29).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-27-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 13).