Under the month/year format, the last day of the month is considered the expiry date. Exporters who list the first day of the month following the expiry date have run into issues when trying to clear shipments. The month may be printed in numbers or letters. For example, both 3/08 and March 08 are acceptable formats. The word “Production” or the letter “P” must precede the production date. The expiry date must be preceded by one of the following statements: “Expiration (date)”; “Fit for…..from the date of production”; “Use by (date);” “Use before (date);” “Sell by (date);” “Valid until (date) from the date of production;” or the letter “E.