Buying prepackaged food must check the production date and shelf life, which is an important measure to protect consumer rights and health and safety.

I, the importance of the production date

Production date refers to the date of completion of the manufacture or processing of food, which can help consumers determine the freshness of the food. Generally speaking, the closer to the production date of the food, the higher its freshness, nutritional value and taste is also better. Therefore, when purchasing prepackaged foods, consumers should pay attention to the production date and choose products with a higher degree of freshness.

The significance of shelf life

Shelf life is the period of time during which a food maintains its quality and safety for consumption under normal conditions. Food is safe to eat within the shelf life, but beyond the shelf life, the quality and safety of food may be affected, and may even be harmful to human health. Therefore, when purchasing prepackaged food, consumers must check the shelf life to ensure that the food purchased is within the shelf life.

Three, how to check the production date and shelf life

Consumers should carefully check the labels and signs on the food packaging when buying prepackaged food. The production date and shelf life are usually marked in obvious fonts and colors on the package, making it easy for consumers to find. If there is no labeling on the package or the labeling is not clear, consumers can ask the salesperson or check the product manual.

Four, notes

In addition to checking the production date and shelf life, consumers should also pay attention to the following points when purchasing prepackaged food:

1. Check whether the package is intact, no damage, deformation and so on;

2. Pay attention to check the list of ingredients, to understand the composition of the food and nutritional information;

3. Avoid buying expired or expired food, to avoid food safety problems. Avoid purchasing expired or near-expired food to avoid food safety problems;

4. Choose regular channels to buy food to avoid buying fake and shoddy products.

In summary:

When purchasing prepackaged food, be sure to check the production date and shelf life to ensure the freshness and safety of the food. At the same time, consumers should also pay attention to the integrity of the packaging, the list of ingredients and the purchase channel, so as to protect their rights and interests and health and safety.

Legal basis:

"Chinese People's **** and State Food Safety Law"

Article 40 states:

Prepackaged food packaging should be labeled. The label shall indicate the following:

(a) name, specification, net content, date of production;

(b) composition or list of ingredients;

(c) name, address, contact information of the producer;

(d) shelf-life;

(e) product standard codes;

(f) storage conditions;

(vii) the use of food additives in the national standard of the common name;

(viii) production license number;

(ix) laws, regulations or food safety standards should be marked other matters.

"The People's Republic of China*** and the State Food Safety Law"

Article 122 provides:

In violation of the provisions of this law, without obtaining a food production and management license to engage in food production and management activities, or without obtaining a food additive production license to engage in food additive production activities, by the food safety supervision and management department of the people's government at or above the county level to confiscate the illegal income and Illegal production and operation of food, food additives, as well as tools, equipment, raw materials and other items used in illegal production and operation; illegal production and operation of food, food additives less than 10,000 yuan in value, and impose a fine of 50,000 yuan or more than 100,000 yuan; value of more than 10,000 yuan and impose a fine of more than 10 times the amount of 10 times the amount of 20 times the amount of the fine.