The EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste was established in 2016, as an informal European Commission expert group bringing together EU institutions, international organisations, experts from Member States and actors in the food value chain.

The Platform helps the Commission identify and prioritise action to be taken at EU level in order to prevent food losses and food waste. In 2019, it adopted a set of key recommendations which are still valid.

In line with the integrated approach needed to tackle food waste without compromising food safety, the Platform recommendations address action required by public and private players at each stage of the food supply chain (including food redistribution).

The Platform has various subgroups, on issues such as action and implementation.