We have the same in France. And we are getting rid of the best before one to cut down waste. The use by is still very generous. A yoghurt for instance is fine

We have the same in France. And we are getting rid of the best before one to cut down waste. The use by is still very generous. A yoghurt for instance is fine a week or two after. This also applies to drugs (medicaments). We do not actually know how long they are ok for the most part. Recently 30 years old ones were ok.