Glossary
Use-by date
The “use by” indication on microbiologically highly perishable foods such as fresh minced meat or poultry. After that date the product is considered unsafe and may no longer be placed on the market — it has to be blocked.
Related terms
Cold chain
Keeping the required temperature without gaps from producer to buyer. Quick-frozen foods must be kept at −18 °...
Best-before date
The date until which a food keeps its properties when stored correctly. Goods in perfect condition may in prin...
Blocked stock
Goods that are physically in the warehouse but must not be picked — for instance because they expired, await a...
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