US regulators are asking manufacturers of foods, including dietary supplements, about industry practices and preferences for expiration or use-by date labeling to reduce food waste.
US ‘Best If Used By’ Labeling Initiative Targets 50% Food Waste Reduction In Five Years
FDA and USDA ask for comments on questions on date labeling for food, supplements in response to Biden administration’s June 2024 final National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.
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