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

New York A07291 amends the agriculture and markets law to require food manufacturers, processors, and retailers to use specific terms for labeling food safety and quality dates. Starting one year after the bill's effective date, these terms include "USE by" or "USE by or Freeze by" for safety dates and "BEST if Used by" or "BEST if Used or Frozen by" for quality dates. The bill also mandates the Department of Agriculture and Markets to educate consumers and businesses about these labeling requirements. Exceptions are made for infant formula and alcoholic beverages.

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

New York A07291 amends the agriculture and markets law to require food manufacturers, processors, and retailers to use specific terms for labeling food safety and quality dates. Starting one year after the bill's effective date, these terms include "USE by" or "USE by or Freeze by" for safety dates and "BEST if Used by" or "BEST if Used or Frozen by" for quality dates. The bill also mandates the Department of Agriculture and Markets to educate consumers and businesses about these labeling requirements. Exceptions are made for infant formula and alcoholic beverages.