Maryland SB546 updates food and milk product labeling requirements, replacing "sell by" dates with "best if used by" and "use by" dates.

Maryland SB546 amends food and milk product labeling laws to replace "sell by" dates with "best if used by" and "use by" dates, effective July 1, 2027. The bill defines "quality date" as the date after which food quality may begin to deteriorate, and "safety date" as the date by which food should be consumed or frozen. Milk processors must label products with these terms. The Department of Health will create an educational program to inform consumers about these dates.

Maryland SB546 updates food and milk product labeling requirements, replacing "sell by" dates with "best if used by" and "use by" dates.

Maryland SB546 amends food and milk product labeling laws to replace "sell by" dates with "best if used by" and "use by" dates, effective July 1, 2027. The bill defines "quality date" as the date after which food quality may begin to deteriorate, and "safety date" as the date by which food should be consumed or frozen. Milk processors must label products with these terms. The Department of Health will create an educational program to inform consumers about these dates.