to the development of a new body of law aimed at promoting sustainable and ethical food systems. Laws on organic food certification are well-established in Italy, which is one of the leading producers of organic food in the European Union. The legal framework is based on Regulation (EU) No 2018/84824, which sets out the principles of organic production and the rules for certification and labelling. In Italy, the certification process is carried out by private certification bodies that are authorized by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies. The law provides for a rigorous system of controls to ensure the integrity of the organic supply chain. Regulations on animal welfare and sustainable fishing are also gaining prominence. EU law sets out minimum standards for the protection of animals kept for farming purposes, and Italy has implemented these rules through national legislation. There is also a growing body of law aimed at promoting sustainable fishing practices, including rules on fishing quotas, mesh sizes for nets, and the protection of marine ecosystems. The Common Fisheries Policy of the EU is the main legal framework in this area. One of the most innovative areas of Italian Gastronomy Law is the effort to combat food waste. In 2016, Italy passed Law No. 166/201625, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that aims to reduce food waste by making it easier for businesses to donate surplus food to charities and people in need. The law simplifies the bureaucratic procedures for food donation, provides tax incentives for businesses that donate food, and promotes public awareness campaigns about the problem of food waste. This law has been praised as a model for other countries and represents a significant step towards a more sustainable and equitable food system. The development of ethical and sustainable food laws reflects a growing societal awareness of the interconnectedness of food, health, and the environment. This is a rapidly evolving area of law, and it is likely that we will see further legal developments in the years to come, as Italy and the EU continue to strive for a more sustainable food future. 24 Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products. 25 Legge 19 agosto 2016, n. 166, “Disposizioni concernenti la donazione e la distribuzione di prodotti alimentari e farmaceutici a fini di solidarietà sociale e per la limitazione degli sprechi”. 640 DUILIO CORTASSA
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