California, Food Labels
California Just Banned Food Labels That Say ‘Sell By’ or ‘Best Before’
The state of California passed a law that regulates food labels, so consumers no longer have to play a guessing game.
California just banned these misleading food labels, a first in the nation
The California legislation signed by Governor Newsom aims to cut down on food waste and end consumer confusion.
California passes nation’s first mandatory food date labeling reform bill
Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 660 into law which standardizes food date labels in an effort to prevent food waste statewide.
New California law simplifies food expiration date labels, prohibits ‘sell by’
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law aimed at clearing up the meanings of expiration dates on foods. Assembly Bill 660 will require most expiration date labeling on food packaging to either use the phrase “USE by” or “BEST if Used by.
California becomes first state to ban ‘sell by’ and ‘best before’ labels to reduce food waste
With no federal regulations dictating what information these labels should include, the stamps have led to consumer confusion — and nearly 20% of the nation's food waste, according to the FDA.
California spoils food label dates
California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat. Food labels that say "sell by" or "best before" are misleading because they have no universal meaning under current laws.
California Just Became the First State to Ban Sell-By Dates
On September 28, California became the first state to ban “sell-by” dates, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation aimed at combating food waste. The law prohibits the use of consumer-facing sell-by dates,
California To Ban 'Sell By' Product Labels, Force Companies To Say Exactly When Food Should Be Trashed
All products will now be required to use the phrase "Best If Used By" to signal peak quality, and "Use By" to indicate product safety.
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New California law will ban 'sell by' and other vague food labels
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