Section 46021.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 46021.
in effect(a)
It is unlawful for a person to certify a product in violation of this act.
(b)
It is unlawful for a person to certify a product or company as organic unless duly registered as a certification agency pursuant to this act.
(c)
It is unlawful for a person to willfully make a false statement or representation, or knowingly fail to disclose a fact required to be disclosed, in registration for a certification agency pursuant to this act.
(d)
In accordance with Section 205.100(c)(2) of Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, a person who makes a false statement to the secretary, a governing state official, or an accredited certifying
agent shall be subject to Section 1001 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
References
referencesCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 205.100.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026