What year were food,drink & medicene 'sell-by' & 'use-by' dates introduced in the UK?

Question

I'm specifically looking for information regarding a tin of medicated sweets (Zubes) found in a certain location, but I thought that would be too specific; if I can find out when dates were introduced I might be able to date the tin - and therefore the last time the location it was found in was accessed by people.

Answer 1

Made 10th December 1990
Laid before Parliament 11th December 1990
Coming into force 1st January 1991




pre-packed foods carry either a 'Use By' or 'Best Before' date.

Its worth pointing out that 'Use By' dates are for highly perishable foods - those that 'go off' quite quickly. It is illegal to sell or possess for sale food past its 'Use By' date, whatever its condition.

'Best Before' dates are for foods with a longer life and indicate how long the food will be at its best quality. Although it is not necessarily an offence to sell or possess for sale food past its 'Best Before' date, it is poor practice and may also be an offence if the food is found to be unfit or it does not meet food safety requirements.

Answer 2

my dad has some zube tubes, but there not tin there plastic and he has had them for at least 18 years. And did you know you can fit 30 pound coins in them, sorry just a bit of useless info for you.

Answer 3

hope this helps