California bans 'sell by' labels on food to reduce waste
California has enacted a law prohibiting consumer-facing "sell by" labels on food products, aiming to cut down on unnecessary food waste caused by confusion over date labels. The law encourages clearer "best if used by" or expiration date labels to help consumers make better judgments. This move could influence national labeling practices and reduce the estimated 40% of food wasted in the U.S. each year.