Georgia Code
Article 2 - Adulteration and Misbranding of Food
§ 26-2-28. When Food Deemed Misbranded

A food shall be deemed to be misbranded if:
However, under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, reasonable variations shall be permitted, and exemptions as to small packages shall be established by regulations prescribed by the Commissioner; and a food shall not be deemed misbranded because of omission of the information required by division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph where such omission is authorized in writing by the Commissioner.
History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 195, § 11; Ga. L. 1966, p. 180, § 1; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 26.
Law reviews.
For comment on Aeration Processes v. Commissioner, 194 N.E.2d 838 (Mass. 1963), and Coffee-Rich v. Kansas State Bd. of Health, 192 Kan. 431, 388 P.2d 582 (1964), discussing imitation foods and misbranding statutes, see 13 J. Pub. L. 536 (1964).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 26 - Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics

Chapter 2 - Standards, Labeling, and Adulteration of Food

Article 2 - Adulteration and Misbranding of Food

§ 26-2-20. Short Title

§ 26-2-21. Definitions

§ 26-2-22. Prohibited Acts

§ 26-2-23. Injunctions for Violations of Code Section 26-2-22

§ 26-2-24. Penalty for Violation of Code Section 26-2-22; Exceptions

§ 26-2-25. Licensing of Food Sales Establishments; Revocation; Notice and Hearing; Transferability; Posting of License; Fees; Rules and Regulations

§ 26-2-26. When Food Deemed Adulterated

§ 26-2-27. Poisonous or Deleterious Substances in Food; Exception for Required Substances

§ 26-2-27.1. Testing of Specimens From Food Processing Centers; Consistency in Standards; Cost; Retention of Records From Testing; Exemption

§ 26-2-28. When Food Deemed Misbranded

§ 26-2-29. Misleading Advertisements; Certain Practices Declared Misleading

§ 26-2-30. Factors to Be Taken Into Account in Determining Whether Labels or Advertisements Are Misleading

§ 26-2-30.1. Beef Produced Without Antibiotics or Growth Hormones; “Georgia Lean” Beef

§ 26-2-32. Honey and Imitation Honey Labels

§ 26-2-33. Enforcement of Article by Commissioner; Employment of Personnel

§ 26-2-34. Promulgation of Regulations; Notice and Hearing for Proposed Amendments; Variances or Waivers

§ 26-2-34.1. Confidential Information

§ 26-2-35. Food Regulations

§ 26-2-36. Right of Entry in Food Establishments and Transport Vehicles; Examination of Samples Obtained

§ 26-2-37. Temporary Permits

§ 26-2-38. Detention or Embargo of Adulterated or Misbranded Food

§ 26-2-39. Summaries of Judgments, Decrees, and Court Orders; Dissemination of Information in the Interest of Health and Protection of Consumers Against Fraud

§ 26-2-40. Minor Violations of Article

§ 26-2-41. Prosecution of Violations; Notice to Defendant Prior to Institution of Criminal Proceeding