2009 California Food and Agricultural Code - Section 12501-12505 :: Article 1. Definitions

12501.  Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in
this article govern the construction of this chapter.

12502.  "Food" means any article which is used for food or drink for
man or any other animal, or for a component of any such article.

12503.  "Pesticide chemical" means any substance that is used in the
production, storage, or transportation of produce that is a
pesticide as defined in Section 12753.

12504.  "Produce" means any food in its raw or natural state which
is in such form as to indicate that it is intended for consumer use
with or without any or further processing.

12505.  "Pesticide residue" means any pesticide chemical which is
added to produce.