The FDLA will cut through the current unregulated plethora of confusing food labels like “Sell by.” Instead, it will limit the acceptable labels on food products to “Best if Used by” (indicating the quality date of the food item) and “Use by” (indicating the safety date of the food item), based on scientifically valid methods to estimate those dates.
The FDLA also requires the NY Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct education and outreach activities to consumers, retailers, and food donation groups. Together, these measures will result in more edible food being eaten or redistributed rather than landfilled. This crucial steppingstone on the way to reaching zero food waste is now awaiting the governor’s signature, along with many other bills that were passed late in the legislative session.
Learn more and take action at New York Food Waste Action Network
