Unlabelled foods

Some foods do not have to carry a date mark. These foods are normally bought for use within a very short period of time and it is clear when the quality is deteriorating. This applies to fresh fruit, vegetables and some cakes.

Food which is not pre-packed is unlikely to carry a date mark, i.e. meat from a butchers. Other foods include alcoholic drinks, sugar, salt and vinegar which lasts for such a long time that a date mark is not necessary.