California Just Became the First State to Ban Sell-By Dates
10th October 2024
On September 28, California became the first state to ban “sell-by” dates, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation aimed at combating food waste. The law prohibits the use of consumer-facing sell-by dates, and also requires standardized language for date labels.
Far too many dimwitted hand-wringers were treating the dates like a Edict from God.