California bans ‘sell-by’ labels to fight food waste with mandatory new grocery rules

30 de junho de 2026 Notícias, Latest News, English 0 Views

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Under the legislation, confusing and varied grocery terms are prohibited on consumer-facing packaging.

Instead, the state mandates a streamlined, uniform terminology system that separates food freshness from health risks.

Manufacturers are required to use the phrase BEST if Used by to indicate peak product quality. Conversely, the phrase USE by must be reserved strictly for public food safety warnings.

The legislative text outlines the structural requirements for manufacturers, but it remains unclear exactly how rigorously local code enforcement and public health agencies will monitor retail shelves.

The new guidelines will be fully implemented by July 1.

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