Uttar Pradesh introduces a rule requiring sweet sellers to display “use-by” dates on sweets starting October 15, including loose sweets sold unpackaged. The measure is aimed at improving consumer awareness about product freshness and food safety.
The Economic Times and Times of India both report that the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) finds consumers often do not get clear information about dates for loose sweets. The outlets also note that different categories of sweets may have different shelf lives, with reported durations ranging from about one to thirty days depending on the product type.
While both accounts describe the same core requirement and timing, they frame it mainly around consumer information and safety. The coverage focuses on date labelling for loose sweets and the practical reality that shelf life varies across confectionery items.
