

Use-by and best-before dates on food labelsįoods with a shelf life of less than 2 years must have a best-before or use-by date. Some foods that are unlabelled (for example fresh fruit and vegetables or foods bought somewhere where they are made, such as bread at a bakery) may still be provided but could be on display with the food or provided if you ask for it. Some foods and drinks will have additional labelling requirements. The food label will tell you all sorts of information, including: Most packaged foods are required to have a label with this information, but the information required depends on the food type. Food labels carry useful information to help you make informed choices about what you and your family eat and drink.
