Food Date Labeling Act of 2023

The Food Date Labeling Act of 2023 aims to reduce consumer confusion and food waste by standardizing the date labels found on food packaging across the United States. Under this bill, food manufacturers would be required to use uniform language: "BEST If Used By" to indicate when a product is at its peak quality, and "USE By" to indicate the date after which a product is no longer safe to eat. By replacing the dozens of different phrases currently used by brands, this legislation intends to help citizens clearly distinguish between food that may taste slightly less fresh and food that poses a genuine health risk.