Saturday, December 12, 2015

France passes bill forcing shops to give unsold food to charities...

The French National Assembly has passed a new law that forces large supermarkets to not trash unsold food. Under the new law, large supermarkets will be required to partner with local charities that can help distribute unsold food to consumers in need.

The proposal was earlier passed as part of another law in May this year but was annulled by France’s constitutional court due to procedural problems. It was reintroduced on Wednesday and was passed by the assembly unanimously.

Under the bill, grocery stores of more than 4,300 sq ft would have to sign contracts with local charities or food banks, and to start giving them unsold food items. It also includes fines of up to €75,000 ($83,000) or two years in jail for non-compliance.

The law follows a Change.org campaign launched by a politician, Arash Derambarsh, who is hoping to globalize his movement. Full story...

Related posts:
  1. Save the planet. Eat ugly...
  2. 'Ugly' fruit and vegetables prove a hit in France...
  3. France to force big supermarkets to give away unsold food to charity...
  4. Swiss restaurant tells diners: finish your food or pay a fine!!!
  5. In this Sydney restaurant you better finish all your food or else...
  6. 'Use by' dates contribute to unnecessary food waste...
  7. France to ease 'best-by' rules to cut food waste...

No comments:

Post a Comment