New York A07291 mandates food safety and quality date labeling for food products, excluding infant formula and alcoholic beverages.

New York A07291 amends the agriculture and markets law to require food manufacturers, processors, and retailers to label food products with safety and quality dates. The bill specifies terms such as "USE by" for safety dates and "BEST if Used by" for quality dates. It mandates the Department of Agriculture and Markets to educate consumers about these labels and requires businesses to prominently display signage explaining the labels' meanings. The bill exempts infant formula and alcoholic beverages from these labeling requirements.

New York A07291 mandates food safety and quality date labeling for food products, excluding infant formula and alcoholic beverages.

New York A07291 amends the agriculture and markets law to require food manufacturers, processors, and retailers to label food products with safety and quality dates. The bill specifies terms such as "USE by" for safety dates and "BEST if Used by" for quality dates. It mandates the Department of Agriculture and Markets to educate consumers about these labels and requires businesses to prominently display signage explaining the labels' meanings. The bill exempts infant formula and alcoholic beverages from these labeling requirements.