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Dates of food labels: what is the difference between . Eatable , and the quality of the .

The date of the product can be consumed is mainly a food safety limit, and the date of the product's quality is mainly a reference to quality. The product storage instructions and the time after opening must always be taken into account.

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Food Standards Australia New Zealand — Use-by and best-before dates

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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