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What is expiration dates?


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A consumable product, like food or medicine, should not be used after its expiration date since it may be spoiled, damaged, or ineffective. A drug patent’s expiration date is also referred to as an expiration date.

Foodstuffs’ Expiration Dates

Expiration dates are a different matter when it comes to food. Food makers provide dates to assist consumers and retailers in determining when food is at its best. Dates, with the exception of infant formula, are not a reliable indicator of a product’s safety and are not required by federal law. There are two sorts of dates that can appear on a food label:

  • Open dating – A calendar date applied to a food product by the manufacturer or retailer is known as open dating. The calendar date informs customers about the projected time for which the goods will be of the highest quality and also assists retailers in determining how long the goods should be displayed for sale.
  • Closed dating – Closed dating is a code made up of letters and/or numbers that is used by manufacturers to indicate the item’s production date and time.

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