Here's the distinction between the dates: a) Sell by date*: This date tells the store how long to display a product for sale. It's not about safety, but about inventory management and ensuring the product has a reasonable shelf life after purchase. b) Best before date*: This date indicates when a product will be at its best quality, flavor, and texture. It's about quality, not safety. Food is generally safe to eat after this date, but its quality might decline. c) Use by date*: This date is about food safety. It indicates the last day a product is recommended for use while at peak quality. After this date, the food may not be safe to eat, even if it looks and smells fine. This is often found on highly perishable foods. d) Packaging date*: This date indicates when the food product was manufactured or packaged. It's used by manufacturers for tracking and quality control, and it helps consumers understand the freshness of a product, especially when combined with other date labels. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.