Law 25 June 2003, n. 155 Provisions governing the distribution of food products for social solidarity purposes. Country/Territory Italy Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of the Republic of Italy 150/2003 Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food security Food waste Non-governmental entity Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The Law establishes that the organizations, recognised as non-profit organizations of social utility pursuant to Art. 10 D. Lgs. 460/1997 who distribute food to the most vulnerable, are equated, within the limits of their services, to final consumers, as regards the proper food storage, transport and use. This rule shall ensure the quality and safety of food destined for distribution during the conservation, storage, transportation and use of such food. Full text Italian Website www.gazzettaufficiale.it References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 166 on the donation and distribution of food and pharmaceutical products for purposes of social solidarity and food waste prevention. Legislation | Italy | 2016 Keyword: Food waste, Poverty, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food security Source: FAO, FAOLEX