Establishes standards for food date labeling; requires Commissioner of Health to establish public education program and promulgate guidelines related to food safety.

This bill establishes standardized food date labels in New Jersey: "BEST if Used By" for quality (food may lose quality but remains safe) and "USE By" for safety (food may become unsafe after this date). It prohibits confusing "sell-by" dates meant for retailers and requires manufacturers to use the new standardized labels. Retailers must stop selling food after its "USE By" date but aren't liable for labeling errors. The Commissioner of Health must create a public education program explaining these labels to help consumers distinguish between quality and safety dates, reducing food waste from misinterpreted labels.