Question: what is the difference between use by best before and sell by dates?
Answer: The difference between 'Use-By' 'Sell-By' and 'Best-By' dates. Summary: ... However after the use-by date, product quality is likely to go down much faster and safety could be lessened. Sell-By: This label is aimed retailers, and it informs them of the date by which the product should be sold or removed from shelf life.