Anti–Food Waste Law

Law of the People’s Republic of China on Countering Food Waste
中华人民共和国反食品浪费法

[Current Text: Chinese | English › NPC; China Law Translate]

(adopted and effective Apr. 29, 2021)

  • Status: Passed
  • Legislative Body (Vote): NPCSC (N/A)
  • Principal Drafter: NPCSC Legislative Affairs Commission
  • Submitter: Council of Chairpersons
  • Legislative Plans
    • Five-year: N/A
    • Annual: 2021
  • Legislative History & Text
    • NPCSC deliberation – 2nd (final) round: Apr. 26–29, 2021 (Current Text ⇧)
    • NPCSC deliberation – 1st round: Dec. 22–26, 2020 (Chinese only) 💬
  • Legislative Records [Gazette 2021(4): 693–702]
    • Explanation (Dec. 22, 2020)
    • Report on Results of Deliberation (Apr. 26, 2021)
    • Report on Suggestions for Revision (Apr. 28, 2021)
    • Presidential Order (Apr. 29, 2021)

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