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New Law in California Aims to Reduce Food Waste

Updated 2026-07-05 14:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

California has passed a new law standardizing 'use by' dates on food labels, aiming to reduce consumer confusion and food waste. The measure is expected to have significant environmental benefits.

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A new law in California will clarify 'sell by' dates to reduce food waste

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Nick Lapis of Californians Against Waste about the new law that standardizes food label "use by" dates and how that reduces consumer confusion and tons of food waste.

2026-07-05 12:26 UTC