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California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut waste and emissions · 1 source tracked

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California has enacted a new law banning "sell by" labels on food packaging, aiming to reduce confusion and food waste. Starting Wednesday, manufacturers must use standardized labels: "Best if Used By" for peak quality and "Use By" for safety. This initiative is expected to decrease the significant amount of unexpired food discarded annually in the state. Similar legislation is being considered in other states and at the federal level. AI

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California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut waste and emissions · 1 source tracked

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Olga R. Rodriguez, The Associated Press ·

    California bans ‘sell by’ labels to curb food waste and emissions

    In a state that dumps 6 million tons of edible food a year, lawmakers are betting that two plain-English stamps can change garbage habits.

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