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 labeling terms like "BEST if Used By" or "USE By" for quality and elevated-risk dates, respectively. It mandates the Commissioner of Health to create a public education program to inform consumers about these labels and food safety. The bill also prohibits the use of ‘sell-by’ dates that are not clearly understandable and aims to clarify the meaning of different date labels to reduce consumer confusion.
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