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Agriculture committee backs bill urging 'use‑by' labels to reduce food waste; bill sets 2027 effective date
Summary
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture voted to refer S.7618, a bill encouraging clearer 'use‑by' date labeling and public education, to the Senate Consumers Affairs Committee after debating scientific validation and whether the state should act ahead of a national standard.
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture voted to refer a bill on food date-labeling to the Senate Consumers Affairs Committee after members debated whether New York should adopt a state standard ahead of a possible national approach.
Sponsor discussion and scope: Committee members considered S.7618, a bill described as establishing food-safety and quality date-labeling guidance. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would provide a clearer, science-based approach for food producers who choose to place a date label on their products: specifically encouraging use of “use by” or “best if used…
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