Adulteration, Misbranding, and False Advertising

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This is Article 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Adulteration, Misbranding, and False Advertising.” It is part of Chapter 51 “Food and Drink”, which is part of Subtitle IV “Food and Drink; Weights and Measures”, which is part of Title 3.2 “Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food”.

It’s comprised of the following 10 sections.

§ 3.2-5120	Definitions
§ 3.2-5121	Authority to adopt regulations; conformity with federal regulations; hearings; enforcement of article; review of regulations
§ 3.2-5122	Adulterated food
§ 3.2-5123	Misbranded food
§ 3.2-5124	Labeling as kosher and halal; penalty
§ 3.2-5125	Poisonous or deleterious substance added to food
§ 3.2-5125.1	(Effective January 1, 2026) Baby Food Protection Act; testing and labeling requirements for toxic heavy metals
§ 3.2-5126	Prohibited acts; exceptions; Commissioner may seek injunction; penalties
§ 3.2-5127	Removal of certain labels from meat packaging prohibited; penalty
§ 3.2-5128	Duty of attorney for the Commonwealth when violation reported; Commissioner to give notice