California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 1 - Markings
Section 1365.3 - Artificial Coloring of Fruits and Vegetables

When it is evident that artificial coloring material has been applied to fruits or vegetables (making them appear to be better than they actually are, or results in partially or completely hiding a defective condition), such application constitutes a misrepresentation and is in violation of the provisions of Sections 42943 and 42944 of the Food and Agricultural Code; provided, however, oranges, grown outside of California, shall be deemed not to be false, deceptive or misleading in violation of Sections 42943 and 42944 of the Food and Agricultural Code if color has been added to the skin thereof, provided 55 percent of the oranges in such lot bear the statement "color added" in legible print.

1. Amendment filed 10-14-68 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 68, No. 39). For prior history, see Register 55, No. 10.
2. Certificate of Compliance--Sec. 11422.1, Gov. Code, filed 12-20-68 (Register 68, No. 48).
3. Amendment filed 12-3-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 49).
4. Renumbering from Section 1370 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42681, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 42943 and 42944, Food and Agricultural Code.