OREANDA-NEWS. The Austrian authorities are going to prohibit shops to throw out expired foodstuffs and oblige retail outlets to transfer them free of charge to the needs of charitable organizations. As the correspondent of the Russian media found out, such a measure is provided for in the work program of the new cabinet for 2020-2024, "Responsibility for Austria".

The “Action Plan Against Food Waste” was announced by the coalition cabinet of the Austrian People’s Party (APP) and the Green Party. It involves the creation of a food distribution system in partnership with manufacturers, trading companies and charities. According to the document, according to the plan, the authorities intend to introduce a ban on the disposal of still edible food products with an expired shelf life.

The distribution of such products will be undertaken by the national focal point. He will be responsible for their compliance with the norms and standards of quality. The French experience was taken as the basis for innovation in Austria - there a similar system of transferring products to charitable organizations exists to avoid large amounts of food waste.

On January 7, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen swore in a new coalition government of the republic. APP leader Sebastian Kurtz became chancellor; Greens leader Werner Cogler became vice chancellor and minister of public service and sports.