Pakistan Degree College of Commerce for Boys, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore CS 217 SITXINV002 Maintain the quality of perishable items. - 1. Why are date code labels used in food packaging in Australia? 1. In Australia, the Food

1. Why are date code labels used in food packaging in
Australia?
1. In Australia, the Food Standards Code states that packaged
food with a shelf-life under two years must have a use-by
date on the primary package and a best-before date in most
other cases. The intention of date coding is to give consumers
a guide to that food’s shelf-life in terms of quality. So, they
know how long a food can be kept before it begins to become
unsafe to consume. This gives retailers the information they
need to improve stock turnaround and avoid food wastage.
2.a. List four pieces of information you might record on a
label for items to be frozen, which will assist with easier
identification later?
2.a. Name of the product, best-before date, ingredients and
serving instructions should be written on the label for easy
access.
2.b. What is the purpose of food rotation labels?
2.b. Food rotation labels are used to properly label and date
food products for food preparation and storage. According to
food rotation guidelines, all commercially prepared food and
food removed from its original packaging must be clearly
labeled with preparation date and use by, expiration or sell by
date. It helps to prevent food-borne illness.