Open dating is found primarily on perishable foods such as meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. “Closed” or “coded” dating might appear on shelf- stable products such as cans and boxes of food.

Which types of food should have date codes on the primary packaging?

The Food Standards Code states that all packaged foods with a shelf life of less than two years must have a date mark .When do you use it?Dairy produce, g.: milk, soft cheese.Meat produce, g.: sliced ham and shaved meats.Ready-prepared salads.Prepared fish, g.: smoked salmon.10 May 2016