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Anti-food Waste Law of the People's Republic of China.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Basic legislation Food waste Food security Inspection Monitoring Offences/penalties Processing/handling Public participation Research Transport/storage Packaging/labelling Nutrition Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 32 Articles, is enacted in accordance with the Constitution, aiming at preventing food waste, guaranteeing grain security of the state, carrying forward traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, saving resources, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable economic and social development.

Full text
Chinese
Website
www.npc.gov.cn

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Food Conservation Action Plan.

Legislation | China | 2021

Keyword: Food waste, Food security, Inspection, Monitoring, Processing/handling, Public participation, Research, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Nutrition, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Beijing Municipality Anti Food Waste Provisions.

Legislation | China | 2021

Keyword: Food waste, Food security, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Processing/handling, Public participation, Research, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Nutrition, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX