HR. 4987In Committee
Food Date Labeling Act of 2025
Establishes uniform federal food date labeling rules for quality and discard dates, including standard phrases, formatting, and nationwide consistency requirements
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes uniform federal food date labeling rules for quality and discard dates, including standard phrases, formatting, and nationwide consistency requirements
Key points
- Establish uniform date phrases
- Require readable label formatting
- Prohibit conflicting state requirements
- Direct HHS and USDA regulations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgriculture and Food