Regulation & law · 19/03/2009Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAR Case 2008-017: Councils Agree on Interim Rule for Federal Food Donation Act of 2008

Summary

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council have agreed on an interim rule to implement the Federal Food Donation Act of 2008, which encourages government agencies and contractors to donate excess food to non-profit organizations assisting food-insecure individuals in the US.

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