California Simplifies Food Labels

Starting July 1, California’s new food labeling law ditches confusing dates like “sell by” in favor of just two clear options: “Best if used by” for quality and “Use by” for safety. Aimed at slashing food waste, saving consumers money, and helping people know when food is truly unsafe, this change under Assembly Bill 660 applies to products made on or after the date. While manufacturers can still use internal codes, visible labels will be simplified — and because California is such a massive market, many companies will adopt the new system nationwide. Beyond convenience, this move reduces environmental impact and helps more edible food reach food banks and those in need. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff0ba15fb66e1d93