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

New Jersey's bill A 2031 standardizes food date labeling by requiring manufacturers to use "BEST if Used By" for quality dates (indicating food may decline in quality but remains safe) and "USE By" for safety dates on time/temperature control foods (indicating potential health risks after that date). Retailers must not sell or donate food past a safety date, and the bill prohibits "sell-by" dates on consumer-facing labels (except coded formats). It also mandates the Commissioner of Health to create a public education program explaining label differences to reduce food waste from confusion. The law directly affects food manufacturers, retailers, and consumers in New Jersey, excluding alcoholic beverages.