The purpose for pull dates is to inform the consumer of the expected length of shelf life for perishable packaged foods in order to allow them a reasonable amount of time to use the product under proper care and storage conditions.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.30.120, 69.07.020, 69.10.055, and 16.49.025. WSR 20-17-020, § 16-142-110, filed 8/6/20, effective 9/6/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 69.04.915. WSR 99-13-048, § 16-142-110, filed 6/9/99, effective 7/10/99.]