フードバンクの「認証制度」始まる　なぜ、関係者の求めてきた「免責制度」ではなかったのか？（朝日新聞 SDGs ACTION！） - Yahoo!ニュース

This page discusses Japan's new food bank certification system launched in April 2026. Administered by the Consumer Affairs Agency, the system aims to provide "assurance" to food-donating companies, "social trust" to food bank organizations, and "safe food" to beneficiaries. Japan's food banks handle only 16,500 tons annually—less than 1% of the U.S. volume. Companies hesitate to donate surplus food due to liability risks from food safety incidents. While food bank stakeholders have long requested a liability exemption law similar to the U.S. "Good Samaritan Food Donation Law," Japan implemented a certification system instead. The article explores why this different approach was chosen.