英国的超市为了减少浪费,许多食品在日期前最好取消,因为这些日期往往误导消费者安全。 UK supermarkets are removing best before dates on many foods to reduce waste, as these dates often mislead consumers about safety.

英国的超市在水果、蔬菜、干货和罐装食品之前就消除了最好的食物浪费,因为许多消费者错误地认为食品在日期之后不安全。 UK supermarkets are removing best before dates from fruits, vegetables, dry goods, and tinned items to cut food waste, as many consumers wrongly think food is unsafe after the date. 专家强调,这些日期反映的是质量,而不是安全性,食物往往在之后仍然可以食用。 Experts stress these dates reflect quality, not safety, and food is often still edible afterward. 然而,使用日期表明肉类和奶制品等易腐物的安全限度。 Use by dates, however, indicate safety limits for perishables like meat and dairy. 出售和展出,直到清点日期,而不是安全日期。 Sell by and display until dates are for inventory, not safety. 改变的目的是通过鼓励消费者使用嗅觉、视觉和储存指南来减少废物。 The change aims to reduce waste by encouraging consumers to use smell, sight, and storage guidance instead.