Fictitious or non-existing animal designations prohibited

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No trade names, coined names, nor other names or words descriptive of a fur as being the fur of an animal which is in fact fictitious or non-existent shall be used in labeling, invoicing or advertising of a fur or fur product.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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