Explore ReFED Insights Engine
Use this tool to research current food waste policy at the federal and state levels and to discover best practices and recommendations for policy improvements that will support more food waste prevention, rescue and recycling.
Select a policy filter below to view the States related to that policy
Level of state date labeling regulations
Under federal law, date labels are almost entirely unregulated. States have filled the void with a wide variety of regulations that often fail to reflect the distinction between food safety and food quality.
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Level of state liability protection for food donation
Federal policy provides a strong baseline of donation liability protection. Strong states offer additional liability protections within the state.
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States offering additional tax incentives for food donation
Federal policy provides businesses with a tax incentive for food donations. States shaded above offer additional tax incentives for food donations.
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STATES offering FOOD SAFETY guidance FOR FOOD DONATIONS
Federal policy does not provide food donation guidance beyond stating in the FDA Food Code that donations are permitted. Some states have filled this void with a wide variety of regulations that range from offering guidance on one type of food donation to providing clear requirements and guidance about food donations more broadly.
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Level of policy hindering food waste recycling
Federal policy allows for the feeding of food scraps to animals with a few conditions. States shaded above impose additional restrictions, making it harder to feed livestock food scraps. (Darker shading indicates more restrictions.)
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States and municipalities that have organic waste bans & waste recycling laws
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