In order to take action against food waste and distinguish the committed players of the food chain, the French government has set up a national anti-food waste label, launched during the Agriculture Show in Paris. Since March 3rd, distributors can claim the new “anti-food waste” label. This label is available to large and medium-sized retailers, wholesalers and food service professionals.
The new national label was developed by the French Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion, the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, ADEME and AFNOR.
In order to qualify for this new label, a set of specifications must be met, which have been defined by Afnor. 1, 2 or 3 stars, depending on the level achieved in terms of fight against waste.
#AntiGaspi | To promote the commitment of the professionals engaged against food waste, the government has set up the national anti-food waste label, which is now aimed at retail stores. https://t.co/pIOjwoA13i @ChristopheBechu @BCouillard33 pic.twitter.com/R15H5LAByQ
— French Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion (@Ecologie_Gouv) March 3rd, 2023
As provided for by the anti-waste law for a circular economy (Agec), this label will reward the most committed actors in the fight against food waste.
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