California bans "sell-by" and "best before" labels, replacing them with "Best if Used By" and "Use By" to combat food waste and climate change.

California has become the first state to ban "sell-by" and "best before" labels on food packaging, aiming to reduce food waste and combat climate change. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the law will take effect on July 1, 2026, replacing these labels with "Best if Used By" for quality and "Use By" for safety. This change addresses consumer confusion, which contributes to about 20% of the nation's food waste, equating to 6 million tons of unexpired food discarded annually in California.

October 07, 2024
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