Open-date marking for bread products

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BFAD FDA REGULATION NO. 001-B s. 1982: Open-date marking for bread products

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Open-date marking for bread products

Law: Bfad Fda Regulation No. 001-b S. 1982

Decision Date: Sep 2, 1982

Guidelines mandate that pre-packaged loaf bread and buns sold outside their production sites must display a "Consume before" date, set three days post-manufacture, effective November 1, 1982.

Definitions

Bread: Baked product from leavened or unleavened dough made of ground grains or other edible farinaceous substances mixed with water with or without additives.
Loaf Bread: Bread baked in a rectangular pan, with or without cover, commonly used for toasts or sandwiches.
Bun: Generally refers to small bread either sweet or plain; these guidelines cover hamburger buns and hot dog buns specifically.

Labeling Requirements

All covered bakery products must clearly and prominently display a "Consume before" date.
The consume before date must be set three (3) days after the date of manufacture.

Compliance Deadline

Full compliance with the open-date marking regulation was required starting November 1, 1982.

Legal Authorities

The guidelines were promulgated under the authority of the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The regulations were signed by key officials, including the Acting Administrator of BFAD, the Minister of Health, and later re-issued by the Director and Assistant Secretary for Standards and Regulation.

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