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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrocery_24.3.4Grocery Stores Achieving and exceeding compliance with CA SB 1383 What is SB 1383? SB 1383 is a California state mandate to reduce organic waste destined for landfills by 75%, and to recover 20% of edible food that would otherwise be sent to landfills by 2025. aboundfoodcare.orgJoin the Food Care movement Tier 1 Edible Food Generator/ Grocery Store Definition In accordance with SB 1383, your establishment qualifies as a Tier 1 Edible Food Generator under the grocery store definition: Requirements As a grocery store that is classified as a Tier 1 Edible Food Generator, you must fulfill all requirements below by January 1, 2022: 1 Secure written agreements or contracts with food recovery organizations or services that receives your food donation. Contract must be maintained at business location for compliance inspections. 2 Implement and participate in an edible food donation program. 3 Maintain a monthly record of edible food donations (in pounds) at business location to be shared and available during annual compliance inspections. Grocery store with a total facility size equal to or greater than 10,000 sq ft. Explanation of Definition: “Grocery Store” means a store primarily engaged in the retail sale of canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, fish, and poultry and any area that is not separately owned within the store where food is prepared and served, including a bakery, deli, and meat and seafood counter. “Grocery Store” includes convenience stores. Timeline / Key Dates January 1, 2022 Tier 1 generators must be compliant with SB 1383 requirements or be subject to additional action resulting in fines and penalties. Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act & California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act Your establishment is protected by the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act and the California Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, which provides liability protections for entities that make good faith donations of surplus excess edible food. Visit our website: aboundfoodcare.org to learn more about how you can begin donating your excess edible food. ©2024 Abound Food Care info@aboundfoodcare.org 657.335.4480 V.1.24.2.7Benefits of Food Donation Public Recognition SB 1383 Compliance Bottom Line Benefits Acknowledged as a valued community partner. Compliance with state mandates. Improved bottom line through tax deductions, operational adjustments, and reduced waste hauling expenses. Tips for Donation Food Storage Safety Food Expiration Maintain cleanliness in your facility’s designated food pick-up location and food storage containers to ensure that all food that is set aside for donation remains safe for consumption. Before the food donation is picked up, ensure that all food will be safe for human consumption within at least the next 48 hours.