Federal law does not require most food expiration dates. Learn how food date labels work and what really signals spoilage.

The FDA provides guidance explaining food ingredient and packaging terms that help businesses better understand labels, ...

California's standardized food date-labeling law requires uniform wording for quality and safety dates while eliminating ...

The law standardizes language around expiration dates, aiming to minimize confusion about when food is safe to eat. More than ...

As part of National Food Safety Month, Hans Weding, Extension registered dietitian and certified ServSafe instructor who has led numerous food safety training courses for professionals in the food and ...

New York State Legislature passed five food reform bills to clear up labels, eliminate chemicals, and provide more ...

Now, manufacturers selling food in California must use two standardized labels — a “Best if Used By” label for peak quality ...

The FDA is trying to find out why food companies use the labels they do. Food waste and food safety experts share what these labels mean and how to reduce food waste while making sure food is fresh.

A new California law designed to standardize food expiration labeling and reduce food waste will take effect starting July 1.

California has become the first state to standardize sell-by dates on food labels. The law was touted as a way to decrease food waste in the state, but it has obvious ramifications for food safety. A ...

Science-based recommendations promote more consistent use of precautionary allergen labelling, helping consumers make more ...

In the landscape of food safety, the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) represents a monumental shift towards preventing contamination rather than merely responding to it. A new element of FSMA ...