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A new law in California will clarify 'sell by' dates to reduce food waste
Sunday, July 5, 2026
California passed a law that standardizes food label "use by" dates across the state. Nick Lapis of Californians Against Waste said the standardization reduces consumer confusion about when food is safe to eat. The law applies consistent labeling across products to address food waste from consumers discarding items based on unclear date labels.
