Who Are Expiry Date?

An expiration date is a date after which a consumable product such as food or medicine should not be used because it may be spoiled, damaged, or ineffective. The term expiration date also refers to the date that a drug patent expires.

Is expiry date American or British?

According to Garner's Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage, "expiration" is the preferred word in American legal English while "expiry" is the preferred word in British legal English.

What is the purpose of an expiry date?

Definition: An expiry date, or expiration date, is the date a producer lists on products to inform consumers of the last day the product will be safe to consume. It also shows the shelf life expectancy of a product or the date on which a product can no longer used.