- Best if used by - where date is limited by quality, but may be consumed after that date
- Use by - where food safety may come into play, and should be thrown out
There are currently no legal requirements to have it stated in any particular way (with a few exceptions), but it makes sense for companies to try to adhere to some standard to make it easier for the consumer. As part of Extension, we get tons of calls from consumers on date coding, and having this more defined will certainly be a help.
Food Safety Magazine
http://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/fmi-gma-introduce-clearer-date-labels-to-curtail-food-waste/
FMI, GMA Introduce Clearer Date Labels to Curtail Food Waste
By Staff
Food Safety Magazine
http://www.foodsafetymagazine.com/news/fmi-gma-introduce-clearer-date-labels-to-curtail-food-waste/
FMI, GMA Introduce Clearer Date Labels to Curtail Food Waste
By Staff