{"title":"Use By Date Labels","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUse By Date Labels for Perishable Food Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eUse by dates are a food safety requirement—not a quality indicator. Food past its use by date must not be sold and should not be consumed, because it may pose a health risk even if it looks, smells and tastes normal. Vision Supply stocks use by date labels in pre-printed formats for handheld date guns and pricing labellers used by supermarkets, butcher shops, delicatessens, commercial kitchens and any Australian business that packages perishable food for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eFSANZ Standard 1.2.5 requires use by dates on foods that may become unsafe after a certain period. Applying use by labels correctly is a baseline food safety compliance obligation. Council environmental health officers check date marking during routine food premises inspections, and non-compliance can trigger improvement notices, fines or prosecution under state food legislation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-Printed Use By Labels for Handheld Date Guns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eOur use by labels are pre-printed with “Use By” text and a date area, designed for Monarch 1131 and compatible date coding guns. Staff dial the date and apply labels to products in a single action. The pre-printed format ensures every product carries a clear, uniform, legible date mark that meets the presentation standard assessed during health inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003ePermanent adhesive bonds on contact to cling film, trays, vacuum-sealed packaging, bottles, jars, bags and cartons. The bond holds through refrigeration, freezer storage and customer handling without peeling or curling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Products Require Use By Dates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eFresh meat (beef, lamb, pork, chicken, mince), fresh seafood, dairy products (milk, yoghurt, cream, soft cheese), ready-to-eat salads, pre-made sandwiches, chilled prepared meals, fresh pasta, fresh juice, dips and spreads, and reconstituted medications all require use by dates under Australian food standards. If the product can become microbiologically unsafe after a specific period, it needs a use by date—not a best before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eIncorrectly applying a best before label to a use-by product is a compliance breach. If you are unsure which date mark type applies to your product, consult the FSANZ Food Standards Code or your local council environmental health officer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat pricing guns are these labels compatible with?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eMonarch 1131 and compatible single-line date coding guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the difference between use by and best before?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eUse by indicates safety—food must not be sold or consumed after this date. Best before indicates quality—food may lose optimal flavour or texture but is not necessarily unsafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre use by dates required by law?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eYes. FSANZ Standard 1.2.5 requires use by dates on perishable foods that may become unsafe after a certain period.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"19-8x11-2mm-date-labels-monarch-1131-2000-per-roll-white-red-use-by-5-rolls-box","title":"19.8x11.2mm Date Labels Monarch 1131, 2000 per roll, White\/red, \"Use by\", 5 rolls\/box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUse By Date Labels Monarch 1131 - 19.8x11.2mm Bulk Food Dating Labels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonarch 1131 date labels are 19.8x11.2mm pre-printed pricing gun labels designed specifically for the Monarch 1131 single-line dating gun, featuring white labels with bold red \"USE BY\" text for clear food date marking. Each box contains 5 rolls with 2,000 labels per roll, providing 10,000 use by labels for high-volume food retail operations. These date gun labels include one free pre-inked roller, ensuring immediate use for food dating, stock rotation and compliance labeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarch 1131 single-line date gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.8 x 11.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White label with red printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Printed Text:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"USE BY\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabels Per Roll:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolls Per Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Labels Per Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus Item:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes one free pre-inked roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese Monarch 1131 labels are essential for supermarkets, delis, bakeries, butchers and food service businesses requiring compliant use-by date marking on fresh and prepared foods. The white and red colour combination ensures high visibility for customer safety and meets food labeling standards across Australian retail. Food retailers using Monarch dating guns rely on these bulk date labels for efficient stock rotation systems, reducing waste and maintaining food safety compliance. The pre-printed \"USE BY\" format eliminates ambiguity and speeds up the labeling process during busy production periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in wholesale boxes of 5 rolls, these use by stickers provide cost-effective bulk labeling for commercial food operations. The compact 19.8x11.2mm size fits neatly on packaged foods, deli containers and bakery items without obscuring product information or branding. Whether you're marking fresh meat, prepared salads, sandwiches or baked goods, these Monarch 1131 date gun labels deliver reliable adhesion and clear date coding for professional food retail presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vision Supply Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50605049413919,"sku":"1131UB","price":48.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/6709\/6095\/files\/1131UB.png?v=1756979708"}],"url":"https:\/\/visionsupply.com.au\/collections\/use-by-date-labels.oembed","provider":"Vision Supply Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}