What is shelf life?
Q: What is shelf life?
A: Shelf life is the length of time that food, drugs, drinks and other things can be stored safely.
Q: What happens to food after a certain time?
A: After a certain time, food will go bad and it will no longer be safe to eat.
Q: What is the purpose of a best before, use by or freshness date on packaged foods?
A: In some countries, a best before, use by or freshness date must be put on packaged foods to indicate how long the food can be stored safely.
Q: Does the quality of food change over time during its shelf life if it is kept under proper conditions?
A: If the food is kept under proper conditions, the quality of the food does not change during its shelf life.
Q: What happens to frozen food if it does not remain frozen?
A: If frozen food does not remain frozen, it will go bad earlier.
Q: Do most labels guarantee the safety of food?
A: No, most labels do not guarantee the safety of food. They should only be used as a guide.
Q: What should be done when food has passed its best before, use by or freshness date?
A: Food that has passed its best before, use by or freshness date should not be consumed as it may not be safe to eat.
