The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act 1996
Tipo de pratica Reuse for food
Nombre la actividad profesional The Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act 1996
Nombre del agente principal USA Government
Tipo de agente(s) Autoridades públicas
Ubicación United States of America
Etapa de la puesta en práctica Consumo, Venta al por menor
Año de puesta en práctica 1996
Actividades realizadas o en vías de realización This act protects food donors from both “civil and criminal liability arising from the
nature, age, packaging or condition of apparently wholesome food or apparently fit
grocery products.” This means that food donors will not be liable for what they give
away, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. This bill is now
backed by the Federal Food Donation Act 2008, which contains provisions aimed at
supporting the work of food banks and charities that collect food and redistribute
it to needy people, while it reiterates the exemption from liability for donors. Also,
large companies are allowed to deduct the cost of the donated food against tax.
Furthermore, community food providers, local authorities and health agencies usually
offer a number of solutions and hints for donors to protect themselves from liability
claims through, for example, establishing operational standards, handling
procedures and sound product tracking systems. They also issue guidelines and material
to train staff and volunteers on the best ways to ensure that donated food
stays fresh and safe until consumed.
Resultados y repercusiones For example, the state of Minnesota has established
the ‘Food Safety Guidelines for Onsite Feeding Locations, Food Shelves and
Food Banks’ that duly guides community food providers.