A Guide to Calculating the Shelf Life of Foods

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How to Determine the Shelf Life of Food

[shelf life of food] This guidance document is intended to help food operators who process, prepare and handle food to determine the shelf life of their food products and to apply appropriate date marking. It describes: how shelf life is defined; the causes of food deterioration and spoilage; why food may become unsafe during storage; how to decide whether a ‘best-before’ or ‘use-by’ date mark is required; the information needed to work out what the shelf life is; and how to ensure the safe…