(1) In addition to the terms listed in §20-1-20 (definitions) for (14) open-date-statements, the following list of terms and other terms with similar import, shall also be included and considered as open-date statements:
- (a) "For full fresh flavor use by"
- (b) "For best quality purchase and use by date shown"
- (c) "Use/freeze by"
- (d) "Prepare or freeze by"
- (e) "For wholesome great taste, serve before date stamped below"
- (f) "Best when purchase by date"
- (g) "Best if sold by"
- (h) "Best used by"
- (i) "Product expiration"
- (j) "Expiration date"
- (k) "Best by"
- (l) "Best before"
- (m) "Best when purchase by"
- (n) "Use before"
- (o) "Use by"
- (p) "Full freshness until date shown when stored unopened at 40 or below"
- (q) "Prepare by"
- (r) "Fresh until"
- (s) "Use or freeze by"
- (t) "Sell or use by"
- (u) "Freshness through"
Author: Reginald L. Sorrells
Statutory Authority: Act #2000-320, Regular Session of Legislature, 2000.
History: New Rule: Filed November 15, 2000; effective December 20, 2000.