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South Korea: use-by date replaces sell-by date
Applies: · Last checked: 4 November 2026
Since 1 January 2023, food packs in Korea show a use-by date (소비기한) instead of the sell-by date (유통기한), with milk products given longer to change. Artwork with the old wording must be redrawn.
Official text · Act on Labeling and Advertising of Foods (amended) ↗ Country rules: South Korea
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