9 CFR 317.8 False or misleading labeling or practices generally; specific prohibitions and requirements
317.8.b.32 A calendar date may be shown on labeling when declared in accordance with the provisions of this subparagraph:

317.8.b.32.i The calendar date shall express the month of the year and the day of the month for all products and also the year in the case of products hermetically sealed in metal or glass containers, dried or frozen products, or any other products that the Administrator finds should be labeled with the year because the distribution and marketing practices with respect to such products may cause a label without a year identification to be misleading.

317.8.b.32.ii Immediately adjacent to the calendar date there must be a phrase explaining the meaning of the date, in terms of "packing" date, "sell by" date, or "use before" date, with or without a further qualifying phrase, e.g., "For Maximum Freshness" or "For Best Quality."
Prior segment of
9 CFR 317
Next segment of
9 CFR 317