Spot On Green: Save Your Penny While Saving The Planet
There are times when I desperately want to try something new in the stores. Maybe the pack size is too much to commit to, or maybe the price doesn’t quite match my expectations. So I’ll just patiently wait until it shows up in the “On-Sale” aisle. If you’re anything like me, you may also understand the rave about close-to-expiry items.
Despite the stigma surrounding close-to-expiry items, they have become more appealing to consumers. Why? These items are just as good as any other products at their prime.
It was easy to hold a stereotypical impression towards them in the past. But let's be real: some close-to-expiry products and those past their best-before date are actually still perfectly fine to use. And what’s better than these close-to-expiry items when you want to have quality, variety, and a good bargain?
The demand and shops catering to the close-to-expiry items bloomed and skyrocketed. Customers have found themselves more open to the idea of purchasing these close-to-expiry products. There’s less waste from product disposal. Consumers can get their hands on just what they want at a lower price. It’s a win-win trend that benefits consumers and contributes to a sustainable consumption environment.
Close-to-Expiry, Expired Goods: Are They Safe To Buy?
“Is it even legal to sell them?” – That’s one of the burning questions surrounding these goods, along with the safety. In Hong Kong, there is no current legislation against selling food items that have passed their “Best Before” date. Non-food items may also be safely sold and used after their expiry date, depending on the producer's guidelines.
Close-to-expiry items are well within their prime consumption lifetime. As long as you are finishing these items within a reasonable time, there is no need to be concerned about their safety. They will bring you the same enjoyment as the full-priced products.
Best-before dates are often determined by the quality, taste, and texture of an item. According to the directions issued by the Centre for Food Safety, if the food item is stored properly, it can be safely consumed even past its best-before date.
Expired food items labelled "use before" or "expiry date" are not safe for consumption or sale. However, expired non-food items like cosmetics and cleaning products can still be sold and used safely if they remain in their original condition.
In Spot On, we’ll label the date for your clarity. While we regularly check on the conditions of our items, it’s always good to take some precautions. When choosing these items, observe the goods to ensure there are no signs of quality deterioration.
As long as the product’s texture, colour, and scent remain normal, you can use them safely. Expired items might not work as well as those still within their shelf life, but their main function should not be affected. For example, the disinfectant quality might deplete beyond its expiration date, but it will still clean.
Our “Dealz” To Save Up And Save The Earth
In Spot On, the specified close-to-expiry items are sold at a discount to reduce the number of disposed goods. Don’t miss the opportunity to grab the items you’ve been eyeing at a much lower price! Start creating a low-waste, sustainable lifestyle right here with Spot On Green in the easiest way!
Know What You’re Saving On
Close-to-Expiry items: Spot On Green lets you purchase your desired items at a fraction of the original price. These goods are just as good as their full-priced counterparts. You get to enjoy the best of them with a good bargain while reducing product disposal wastage. Still worried? Spot On Green is filled with proper branded goods for your peace of mind!
Damaged-packaged-items: Spot On Dealz’s goods travelled a long way to get to you. Sometimes, a little dent can be inevitable. “Are the products still usable?” Absolutely! Our team will examine every item meticulously to ensure only the packaging is lightly damaged. Every item is deliberately inspected and will only be shipped out when we are sure that the content of the product is completely unaffected and safe to use.
Expired items: Despite being past their best-before (for food items) or expiry date (for non-food items), these items are completely safe to use. Enjoy these items at a much lower price!
Bring home your favourite items with a steal of a deal while starting a sustainable, green lifestyle here on Spot On Green Today!
