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The anti-waste French legislation: an example to follow in the European Union
In terms of anti-waste, France is legislating and leading the way!
By comparison, the targets set by European Union regulations are hard to meet, and are hard to rally round.
Let’s take a look at how France is taking the lead on food waste, and how the European Union is gradually getting to grips with the issue.
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Find out about French and European legislation to combat food waste
Cock-a-doodle-doo! Member of the European Union, France is the champion when it comes to the fight against food waste. With 129 kg/capita of food waste, France is below the European average of 131 kg/capita. And if France is the best pupil in the European class, it’s because when it comes to legislative initiatives and innovative practices, the country is not letting up on the subject.
That’s why the Smartway team, which has already published a report on the subject, is now providing retailers with a complementary study, highlighting what makes French legislation special and having a close look at commitments and initiatives undertaken more generally within the European Union.
Find out more about the legislative ecosystem for fighting food waste and why retailers also have a major role to play.
Distributors, consumers, producers – everyone is involved in the fight against food waste! And a poor understanding of the law is an obstacle to implementing an effective anti-waste strategy. It’s also a real risk of exposure to sanctions, if you continue with practices that don’t match with laws.
In France, retailers didn’t wait for legislation to take action to reduce food waste. Committed retailers launched initiatives very early on. And they are a real driving force for governments to act or accelerate on this issue, inspired by ideas and convictions, creating new regulatory standards.
Of course it is! Our teams have compiled the latest information and developments in anti-waste regulations. This summary provides retailers with an exhaustive overview of current legislation, objectives and expected improvements.
Yes, our study is available in French, with the same content. We have also produced two other versions. One focuses on Spanish legislation, the other on Italian regulations. These are two European markets with a great deal at stake for supermarkets and their ability to reduce waste on a daily basis.