Countdown begins for 'Use By Date' on sweets in UP; rule to come into force from October 15

Lucknow, Oct 12 (UNI) There is good news for customers who buy sweets for the festive season. From October 15, it will become mandatory in Uttar Pradesh to display the 'Use By Date' on sweets. The new rule will not be limited to packed sweets only; the last date of use will also have to be clearly displayed on loose sweets that are displayed and stored for sale. Dr. Roshan Jacob, Commissioner, Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, had issued a detailed order in this regard on September 27. This arrangement by the food safety and drug administration departmentis an…