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California’s first law in the nation addressing date labels

California’s first law in the nation addressing date labels

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California became the first state to standardize expiration dates on food labels.

The law has been touted as a way to reduce food waste in the state, but it has obvious implications for food safety. A similar bill in New York awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature before becoming law.

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