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- Referred to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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Relates to expiration date on meat, dairy products and perishable food items
In Assembly Committee · Consumer Affairs And Protection · Sponsor Vivian Cook
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to expiration dates on meat, milk, cheese and perishable food items
Purpose
To require open dating of milk, meat and other perishable food products sold at retail.
Summary of provisions
To require any person, firm or corporation offering any dairy product, meat, meat by-product or meat food product or perishable food item for sale in the State to label such product with an expiration date clearly visible in a conspicuous location. Such date shall be the time after which such item is unfit for human consumption as determined by industry standards. Further provides that no such products shall be allowed to remain on display or offered for sale after such date.
Existing law
The open dating of some food products such as milk and meats is voluntary and is not required by federal or State law.
Justification
Consumers spend a large portion of their incomes on the purchase of milk, meat and other perishable foods. They have a right to expect that the dairy, meat and perishable products they purchase are fresh and have not passed their shelf life when purchased.
Legislative history
1995/96 - A.9737 1997/98 - A.5688 1999/00 - A.6861 2001/02 - A.819 - S.4070 2003/04 - A.1420 2005/06 - A.6478 - S.1060
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 30th day after it shall have become a law.
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