Temporary food refers to the food that is about to reach the shelf life of food, but is still within the shelf life. The State Administration of Market Supervision issued a document clearly requiring that food operators should make eye-catching reminders to consumers about the food that is about to expire, and should inform customers and sell it separately. Temporary goods cannot be claimed, but merchants should remind consumers that temporary goods can be returned. There is no shelf life, there is no problem with the quality, and no compensation can be made. When buying temporary food, we must first make sure that the food packaging is intact and the goods are not spoiled. Secondly, the temporary food within the shelf life after buying it back is recognized by some consumers. Temporary food is not only much cheaper, but also edible, which is very cost-effective However, some people pursue freshness and refuse to eat temporarily, and there are also examples of problems when eating temporarily. Therefore, how to consume depends on the consumer's own decision.

legal ground

Article 12 of the Anti-Food Waste Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), food operators such as supermarkets and shopping malls should strengthen the daily inspection of the foods they operate, classify the foods near the shelf life, make special labels or display them for sale.