Standardize Food Expiration Date Labels Statewide

✦ Plain-Language Summary

This bill creates a uniform system for food date labels in New York, replacing confusing terms like 'sell by,' 'use by,' and 'best by' with standardized language. It helps shoppers better understand whether food is still safe to eat versus just past its peak quality. This change aims to reduce food waste and save New Yorkers money by preventing them from throwing out food that is still perfectly safe to consume.