S 3324
Food Date Labeling Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Food Date Labeling Act of 2021 aims to reduce food waste by standardizing date labels on food packaging. It requires food labelers to voluntarily include either a ‘quality date’ (indicating when the food’s quality may start to decline) or a ‘discard date’ (signifying the end of the product’s shelf life). The bill establishes uniform phrases for these dates and mandates consumer education about their meaning, while allowing for flexibility in placement and abbreviations. It also updates existing food safety laws to address labeling violations.
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