USDA and FDA Announce Joint Request for Information About Food Date Labeling

On December 3, 2024, USDA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By” The RFI is seeking information on industry practices and preferences for date labeling, research results on consumer perceptions of date labeling, and any impact date labeling may have on food waste and grocery costs. For example, questions in the RFI include which products contain date labels and what criteria are used to decided what phrase to use and what date to include...