1️⃣ Use By — safety

Fresh/chilled/perishable. Illegal to sell or hand over past Use By on FoodShare. Use “List For” to auto-expire at midnight of Use By. Report past-Use-By listings via flag.

Sharing past Use By: ❌ Not allowed

2️⃣ Best Before — quality

Frozen/dried/canned. Safe beyond date (quality only). Government considered scrapping it — it misleads.

Sharing past Best Before: ✅ Allowed

3️⃣ Display Until / Sell By — stock control

For shop staff only, not legally required — ignore for sharing decisions.