The Social Affairs Committee approved a bill that facilitates food donations by businesses, such as supermarkets and restaurants. The measure covers food that would otherwise be discarded but is still safe to eat. The author of the proposal, which amends the National Policy to Combat Food Loss and Waste, is Senator Giordano (Podemos-SP). He states that his goal is to encourage donations and reduce food waste. The text stipulates that each donation must be formalized through a contract (or collaboration agreement) between the donor and the intermediary. The bill will proceed directly to the Chamber of Deputies for review, unless an appeal is filed.