Julian Expiration Codes List
Sep 16, 2016 - Closed coding is another form of listing expiration dates on products. Some codes also abide by the Julian calendar, which assigns a number.
'Best if Used By' is a type of date you might find on a meat, poultry, or egg product label. Are dates required on these food products?
Does it mean the product will be unsafe to use after that date? Here is some background information answering these and other questions about product dating. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • What is Food Product Dating?
How To Read A Julian Expiration Date
Two types of product dating may be shown on a product label. 'Open Dating' is a calendar date applied to a food product by the manufacturer or retailer. The calendar date provides consumers with information on the estimated period of time for which the product will be of best quality and to help the store determine how long to display the product for sale. “Closed Dating” is a code that consists of a series of letters and/or numbers applied by manufacturers to identify the date and time of production. [] Does Federal Law Require Dating? Except for infant formula, product dating is not required by Federal regulations.