Bill > S3146

This bill, the Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act, amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a voluntary program called the Food Loss and Waste Reduction Certification Program. The program aims to reduce food loss and waste, increase donations of excess, apparently wholesome food to nonprofit organizations providing food assistance, and increase the use of alternative disposal methods like animal feed, anaerobic digestion, and composting. The bill outlines criteria for certifying eligible participants, such as contractors, governments, food producers, and schools, based on the quantity of food they donate or divert from disposal. The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for establishing the program, including accrediting third-party certifiers and promoting certified participants through voluntary labeling and other communications. The bill also requires the Secretary to coordinate with the FDA Commissioner and EPA Administrator to revise an existing agreement on food loss and waste.