NJ A2031

Standardizes food date labels to two phrases: "BEST if Used By" for quality dates (indicating when food quality may decline but is still safe to eat) and "USE By" for elevated-risk dates on foods requiring temperature control for safety.

Prohibits retail sale of food labeled with "sell-by" dates or other stock rotation dates intended for distributors/retailers, unless displayed in coded format not easily readable by consumers.

Bans retail food facilities from selling or donating food after its elevated-risk (USE By) date, while explicitly permitting sale, donation, and use of food after quality (BEST if Used By) dates have passed.

Requires the Commissioner of Health to establish a public education campaign about date label meanings and proper food handling, distinguishing between quality labels and safety-related labels.

Updates fluid milk product labeling requirements to use quality date labels instead of "sell by" or "not to be sold after" language, with the Department of Health conducting periodic quality tests to verify accuracy of stated dates.