How long is the shelf life? It needs to be judged according to the nature and regulations of different products. The statement is as follows:
1. food and medicine: before the expiration of the shelf life, the quality of food and medicine may decline, but it does not necessarily pose a threat to human health. Food and medicine can be regarded as temporary products after the expiration of the shelf life. Some perishable foods and medicines, such as raw meat, sashimi, frozen food, etc. , should be eaten or treated immediately after the expiration of the shelf life, and should not be used as a temporary product.
2. Cosmetics and daily necessities: Before the expiration of the shelf life, the quality of cosmetics and daily necessities may decline, but it does not necessarily pose a threat to the human body. Cosmetics and daily necessities should not be used after the expiration of the shelf life, because their ingredients may change and have adverse effects on the skin.
Frequently asked questions about temporary products are as follows:
1. Temporary products may have no safety problems, but their quality and shelf life may be affected. Expired products may lead to quality degradation, food may deteriorate, drugs may fail or have side effects. Therefore, consumers are advised to avoid buying temporary products, especially food and medicine.
2. Suggestions on the use of temporary products depend on the specific situation. If the food goes bad or the medicine fails, it can't be used anymore. If the product has not reached the shelf life, but the shelf life is approaching, it can be judged according to the actual situation, such as checking whether the packaging is in good condition and whether the storage conditions meet the requirements. Cosmetics are generally used within the shelf life, but if there are abnormal conditions (such as deterioration, odor, etc.). ), they should be stopped immediately.
If the product has been purchased, the consumer has the right to demand a return. According to the relevant regulations, if the product fails to reach the shelf life, but it is close to the shelf life, the dealer should clearly inform it when selling, and mark the words "near the shelf life". If the product has expired or deteriorated, consumers have the right to demand return or compensation.
In order to avoid buying temporary products, consumers should pay attention to the following points: choose merchants with high credibility to shop; Check the shelf life, production date and other information on the product packaging to understand the quality and shelf life of the product; When buying food, pay attention to its preservation conditions, such as temperature and humidity, to avoid buying spoiled food.
To sum up, temporary products refer to products that are about to expire or have expired, and their quality and shelf life may be affected. Consumers should try to avoid buying temporary products, especially food and medicine. If the product has been purchased, the consumer has the right to request a return. In order to avoid buying temporary products, consumers should choose merchants with high credibility to shop, know the quality and shelf life of products, and pay attention to the preservation conditions of food.
Legal basis:
Article 2 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Food Management System is approaching the shelf life.
The term "near shelf life" as mentioned in this system refers to the period from the last shelf life marked on the food packaging. Food near the shelf life refers to food near the shelf life but not beyond the shelf life. Shelf life refers to the period during which prepackaged foods can maintain its quality under the storage conditions specified in the label.
According to the different shelf life of food and referring to industry practice, the near shelf life of food is defined as follows:
(1) If the shelf life is more than one year (including one year, the same below), the near shelf life is 45 days;
(2) If the shelf life is more than half a year but less than one year, the near shelf life is 30 days;
(3) If the shelf life is more than 90 days and less than half a year, the near shelf life is 20 days;
(4) If the shelf life is more than 30 days and less than 90 days, the near shelf life is 10 days;
(5) If the shelf life is more than 10 day but less than 30 days, the near shelf life is 2 days;
(6) If the shelf life is less than 10 day, the near shelf life is 1 day.
Food business operators may negotiate with suppliers for a temporary shelf life, but it shall not be less than the above-mentioned period.
The relevant national standards allow foods that do not indicate the shelf life, and there is no near shelf life.