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giovix8 OP t1_j28gr0p wrote

Reply to comment by Jack_Meehof_Leuds in My pasta has the expiration date in both DD/MM/YYYY and MM/DD/YYYY (“USA”) format by giovix8

It’s a matter of law. Even sugar has an expiration date.

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ivanvanrio t1_j28itzg wrote

Even the ancient salt from the Himalayas has it, it has something to do with the expiration of the packaging I think.

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SamanthaSass t1_j28s219 wrote

It's about liability. They don't have to guarantee that the product is safe after the date on the package. Doesn't mean it's gone bad, just that they can't be sued.

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Jack_Meehof_Leuds t1_j2bj120 wrote

In USA there are not actual law that makes you put a date on it, manufacturer just put an "estimate".
Some countries have even voted to remove it all together.

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giovix8 OP t1_j2bjeeu wrote

Only for certain products, but I did’t understand when it will happen

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Jack_Meehof_Leuds t1_j2bjv1h wrote

I am not sure either, but I believe it had to do with these kind of product, where it just does not matter, like canned food and air sealed coffee grounds and stuff like that.

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