Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.
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This bill establishes standards for food date labeling in New Jersey, requiring manufacturers to use clear and consistent labeling practices. It mandates the Commissioner of Health to create a public education program and guidelines related to food safety. The bill differentiates between ‘quality dates’ and ‘elevated-risk dates’ for different types of food, and prohibits the use of ‘sell-by’ dates for consumer sale. It also updates labeling requirements for fluid milk products.
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