For
It reduces waste and helps people in need.
Against
It risks health and legal problems.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Best-before is not an expiry date; food does not turn poisonous instantly.”
“A best-by date often concerns taste, texture and nutritional quality rather than safety.”
“Sometimes date labels concern taste, but other times they concern food safety.”
“It may be safe, but why take the health and legal risk?”