New labeling rule to take effect from July

From July, customers will be careful to scan processed foods for dates, whether it is an expiration date, a sell-by date, or a use-by date.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Food and Drug Administration said Friday that the new dating rules – “sell-by date, “use-by date” and “expiration date” – will be adopted to 18 processed foods, including noodles and snacks, from next mont...