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Law No. 14.016 providing for combating food waste and donating surplus food for human consumption.

Pays/Territoire
Brésil
Type du document
Législation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Alimentation et nutrition, Général
Mot clé
Gaspillage alimentaire Pauvreté Santé publique Hygiène/procédures sanitaires Sécurité alimentaire Contrôle de qualité alimentaire/innocuité des produits alimentaires Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives
Aire géographique
Amazone, Amériques, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Atlantique Nord, Amérique du Sud, Atlantique Sud
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Résumé

This Law establishes the requirements for combating food waste and donating surplus food for human consumption. It specifies that establishments dedicated to food production and supply, including fresh food, processed products and ready-to-eat meals, are authorized to donate food surplusses that are not marketed and are still suitable for human consumption. The donated products must meet the following criteria: they are not expired and are kept in good storage conditions specified by the manufacturer; their integrity and health safety are not compromised, even if there is damage to their packaging; their nutritional properties and health security have been maintained. The food donation must be made directly, in collaboration with the public authorities, or through food banks, other social assistance charities certified under the law or religious entities and will be free of charge. The beneficiaries of the donation are single persons, families or groups in a situation of vulnerability as regards food or at nutritional risk.

Texte intégral
Portugais
Site web
www.planalto.gov.br