What is expiry date

Une date d'expiration ou une date d'expiration est une date préalablement déterminée après laquelle quelque chose ne doit plus être utilisé, soit par l'application de la loi, soit en dépassant la durée de conservation prévue pour les denrées... Wikipédia (anglais)

Does expiry date mean last day?

What does the 'expiry date' mean? The expiry date usually means that you should not take the medicine after the end of the month given. For example, if the expiry date is July 2020, you should not take the medicine after 31 July 2020.

What is meant by the term expiry date?

noun. 1. : the date after which something (such as a credit card) is no longer in effect. : the date after which a product (such as food or medicine) should not be sold because of an expected decline in quality or effectiveness.

Why is it called expiry date?

What is Expiry Date. Definition: Expiry date is the date, as the name suggests, on which a particular contract (usually a derivative contract) expires.

How long can you use after expiration date?

Most shelf-stable foods are safe indefinitely. In fact, canned goods will last for years, as long as the can itself is in good condition (no rust, dents, or swelling). Packaged foods (cereal, pasta, cookies) will be safe past the 'best by' date, although they may eventually become stale or develop an off flavor.