Firms looking to donate surplus food must meet safety, hygiene standards under draft law
Businesses looking to donate surplus food will first have to meet safety and hygiene standards under a draft for a proposed bill that could go to Parliament later this year. The bill would protect businesses from being sued or prosecuted if someone gets sick or dies from eating the donated food, as long as conditions are met. The proposed Good Samaritan Food Donation Bill aims to address the twin problems of food waste and food insecurity by redirecting food that's still good for consumption to people in need. Sabrina Ng reports.
Businesses looking to donate surplus food will first have to meet safety and hygiene standards under a draft for a proposed bill that could go to Parliament later this year. The bill would protect businesses from being sued or prosecuted if someone gets sick or dies from eating the donated food, as long as conditions are met. The proposed Good Samaritan Food Donation Bill aims to address the twin problems of food waste and food insecurity by redirecting food that's still good for consumption to people in need. Sabrina Ng reports.