date:Sep 19, 2019
date labeling, highlighting the schemes potential. While use-by dates denote that there is a safety risk in eating food after the day stated, best before dates refer to the quality of the food, which may deteriorate after the date has passed. However, the consumption of foods after the best before date generally do not pose any health risk, with consumers being encouraged to use their senses to ascertain whether they wish to still use the product.
Food waste is top of mind for both consumers