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Quick guide
Our products come from Brazil, where dates are written differently than in the U.S.: first the day, then the month, and last the year. Here's how to read the package and be sure your product is within its expiration date.
Same package, two readings
In the United States, dates start with the month. In Brazil, they start with the day. That's why the same date can look months earlier than it really is — and some customers end up thinking a product has expired when it hasn't.
December 5, 2027
This is how the Brazilian manufacturer printed the date.
May 12, 2027
Read the American way, the date looks almost 7 months earlier.
Quick tip: if the first number is greater than 12, it's definitely the day. When in doubt, remember: on Brazilian products the order is always day → month → year.
What's printed on the package
Besides the date, packages usually show other information in Portuguese. Here's what each one means:
This is the expiration date — the one that really matters. It may also appear as Validade, Venc., or Vencimento.
This is the day the product was made, not when it expires. It's normal for this date to be in the past — always check the VAL date.
The equivalent of the American best before: it shows how long the product keeps its best quality. Some brands use this phrase instead of VAL.
The manufacturer's control code (sometimes just L). It's not a date, even when it has numbers that look like one.
Abbreviated months
Some packages show the month abbreviated in Portuguese. The highlighted months are the trickiest, because their abbreviation is different from English.
Tool
Type the date exactly as it's printed next to VAL, and we'll spell out the day, month, and year for you.
Common questions
First, check the VAL date reading it the Brazilian way: day/month/year. Often the question is just the date format. You can also use the decoder above.
No. The manufacture date (FAB) shows when the product was made. The date that tells you how long it can be consumed is the expiration date (VAL).
In that case, the product is good through the last day of that month. For example, VAL 03/2027 means good through March 31, 2027.
The last two digits are the year: 27 means 2027.
Contact us with your order number and a photo of the package showing the date. Our team will review it and help you.
