Human health comes first. Therefore, consumption standards for food products are extremely important. According to specific regulations, an indication such as "TETT" (Expiration Date) is found on product packaging. So, what does TETT mean? What is its abbreviation? Is there a difference between it and the best before date? All the details are in our article.
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What does tett mean?
The TETT expansion in Turkish means “recommended consumption date”. It is applied to the Ministry of Health within the scope of expiration date for each product. However, TETT, unlike this, indicates the date that the product can be consumed even if it maintains its properties even if it exceeds the date.
What does STT or SKT mean?
The last consumption date is also known as the expiry date. It is the date on foods that are easy to deteriorate and can cause threats to human health when not consumed in a short time.
Are there any differences in TETT and SKT?
The recommended consumption date (TETT) states that a product maintains its properties until the last day when stored under suitable conditions. Therefore, the expiration date (SKT) should not be confused.
What happens if TETT passes? Can that product be consumed?
We explained that TETT and SKT terms are different. The recommended consumption date can still be consumed. Only the first day's features of the product begin to differentiate. So there is no harm in consuming. In case, the consumer should check the packaging, smell and taste of the relevant product before consuming the product.
More than 70 %of consumers throw many foods that can be consumed because they don't know the difference between STT and TETT!
What happens if STT (SKT) passes?
The Best Before Date (BBD), as the name suggests, is the latest date a product should be consumed. Consuming the product after this date can cause various illnesses. Therefore, no product should be consumed after its BDD date, even if it looks, smells, and tastes normal. Products such as meat, milk, and cheese can be considered within this scope because they spoil quickly.
| Abbreviation | Definition | Consumption |
| Tett | Recommended consumption date | After this date, you can consume the product after checking condition. |
| STT / SKT |
End consumption date Expiration date |
It should not be consumed after this date . |
TETT and SKT Notification Products
We mentioned that there should be TETT or STT dates on the product. In some products, it is not obligatory to make a date notification in terms of features. These products;
- Fake Products (Provided Consumed within 1 Day)
- Sugar (solid)
- Vinegar
- Chewing gum
- Salts suitable for human consumption (iodized salts are outside of them)
- Fruits and vegetables
- Confectionery Products (Aroma and Coloring)
How to Press TETT Codes Product?
We now understand what TETT means. Let's briefly discuss how these codes are printed on the product. TETT codes on products inkjet coding machines . Food manufacturers procure these industrial machines from companies that sell inkjet coding systems.
The TETT or STT codes that should be available on the product should be printed by inkjet machines of quality that cannot be deleted as they are very important for human health. At this point, it is important that food manufacturers prefer quality devices in the sector in order to ensure that their products are in accordance with legal regulations.
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