Defra Food Waste Legislation 2025: Key Points

Prepare for DEFRA Food Waste Regulations

From March 31, 2025, food manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers producing more than 5kg of food waste per week must comply with DEFRA’s new mandatory food waste separation rules. Businesses must ensure food waste is stored separately, collected by licensed waste carriers, and properly documented to avoid fines and operational disruptions.

Our infographic breaks down the key deadlines, compliance requirements, and penalties for non-compliance, ensuring your business is fully prepared for the upcoming regulations.

What’s inside the infographic?
✅ Key deadlines – Who needs to comply and by when
✅ Who is impacted – Manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers & hospitality businesses
✅ Compliance steps – What businesses must do to meet regulations
✅ Penalties – What happens if businesses fail to comply

Avoid penalties and streamline compliance—download our infographic to understand the key points of DEFRA’s 2025 food waste legislation.

Simplify Compliance & Reduce Waste with SAP Business One

Staying compliant with the new DEFRA food waste regulations can be challenging, but SAP Business One makes it easier. With features like real-time waste tracking, batch traceability, automated compliance reporting, and inventory optimisation, SAP Business One helps businesses:

✔ Minimise food waste by improving stock control and forecasting
✔ Ensure compliance with automated waste tracking and reporting
✔ Reduce costs associated with food waste and inefficient stock management

📞 Need help managing food waste efficiently? Contact Signum Solutions to learn how SAP Business One can help your business stay compliant and reduce waste.

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