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- DictionaryShelf life/ˈSHelf ˌlīf/
noun
- 1. the length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable: "the shelf life of fresh pasta"
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- Shelf life
Length of time that a commodity may be stored without becoming unfit for use or consumption
Shelf life is the length of time that a commodity may be stored without becoming unfit for use, consumption, or sale. In other words, it might refer to whether a commodity should no longer be on a pantry shelf (unfit for use), or no longer on a supermarket shelf (unfit for sale, but not yet unfit for use). It applies to cosmetics, foods and beverages, medical devices, medicines, explosives, pharma... Wikipedia
