Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2000
This Implementing Decision establishes a standardized format for Member States to report food waste data and submit quality check reports under Directive 2008/98/EC (Waste Framework Directive). The aim is to ensure consistency and comparability of food waste data across the EU, enabling reliable monitoring and supporting progress toward waste prevention targets.
The decision complements the methodology defined in Delegated Decision (EU) 2019/1597, which sets calculation rules for food waste measurement. It requires Member States to provide annual data on food waste generation at different stages of the supply chain, including production, processing, retail, and households. Quality check reports must verify data accuracy and compliance with EU standards.
By harmonizing reporting practices, the decision strengthens the EU’s ability to track progress toward reducing food waste by 50% by 2030, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Circular Economy Action Plan. It also supports evidence-based policymaking and resource efficiency.
Relevance to bio-waste and/or circular bioeconomy:
Harmonized food waste reporting improves data quality for organic waste streams, enabling better design of prevention, collection, and treatment systems. Accurate data supports composting, anaerobic digestion, and nutrient recovery, reducing landfill disposal and reinforcing circular bioeconomy principles. This approach helps valorize bio-waste into valuable resources, contributing to EU climate and resource efficiency goals.
EU (EEA relevance)
Full title: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/2000 of 28 November 2019 laying down a format for reporting of data on food waste and for submission of the quality check report in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2019) 8577) (Text with EEA relevance)
Publication date: 2019
Instrument type: Implementing Decision
Binding for EU MS: Yes
Keywords: food waste, bio-waste, reporting format, data quality, quality check, circular economy, waste prevention, resource efficiency, waste hierarchy, Waste Framework Directive