Establishes requirements for quality and discard date phrases on food labels.

The Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 sets requirements for quality and discard date phrases on food labels. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to mandate these labels and preempts states from setting their own requirements, provided they comply with the federal standards. The act specifies that quality dates should be preceded by the phrase "BEST If Used By" or its abbreviation "BB," while discard dates should be preceded by "USE By" or "UB." It allows for the use of technology like QR codes and smart labels.

Establishes requirements for quality and discard date phrases on food labels.

The Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 sets requirements for quality and discard date phrases on food labels. It authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to mandate these labels and preempts states from setting their own requirements, provided they comply with the federal standards. The act specifies that quality dates should be preceded by the phrase "BEST If Used By" or its abbreviation "BB," while discard dates should be preceded by "USE By" or "UB." It allows for the use of technology like QR codes and smart labels.