A new California law went into effect Wednesday that bans “sell by” food labels as part of a statewide effort to cut down on food waste. Food manufacturers now must use one or both of two labels that indicate peak quality and product safety, indicated by “best if used by” and “use by,” respectively. “Using…
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California bans ‘sell by’ food labels
The Hill
July 1, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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A new California law went into effect Wednesday that bans “sell by” food labels as part of a statewide effort to cut down on food waste. Food manufacturers now must use one or both of two labels that indicate peak quality and product safety, indicated by “best if used by” and “use by,” respectively. “Using…