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Questionnaire Food Waste Statistics in EU27- National representatives in EuroStat meeting 10 April 2013
Please fill in and return as soon as possible but no later than April18th Return address:

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1 How is food waste categorised in your country’s national waste statistics (mark for one alternative)?

As in EuroStat system with Animal and Vegetable Waste (Category 09 and 10)?

According to LoW

As food waste

Included in another waste category: Specify:______

Not included:

2 Is food waste or the relevant category splitted in subcategories? Specify which subcategories beyond:

3. For which steps in the food chain is food waste specified and reported nationally:

As food waste / WithIn other category / Data not available / Not included
Primary production (agriculture/aquaculture/fishery)
Food processing industry
Retail, wholesale and distribution
Service sector (restaurants, canteens, catering)
Households

4. Is it a well-defined methodology for quantification of food waste nationally?

Methodology developed on a national basis

Methodology developed through international programs

No specific methodology developed for food waste statistics

5. Is the methodology documented in an open report/file?

Copy/link available from:______

6. Are there any plans for changing the categorisation of food waste nationally?

Yes No Under discussion

7. Is the edible fraction of food waste currently estimated in your country?

Yes No Under discussion

If so, how is this quantified?

If not, are there are plans for including edible food waste as a special category?

Yes No Under discussion

8. Are there any plans for changing the methodologies to quantify food waste nationally?

Yes No Under discussion

9. Are there any documents available describing the proposed changes in categories/methodologies for food waste?

Copy/link available from:______

10. Are your country planning on applying for funding for the suggested food-waste plug ?

Yes No Under discussion

11. Are reporting of statistical data for waste regulated through special laws in addition to the European Waste Statistics Regulation (WStatR) in your country?

Special regulations Voluntary Other systems (specify)

12. Other comments or input of importance for food waste/wastage statistics:

Name and mail address/telephone number to person for further contact (if other than yourself):

Name / Email:
Organisation / Telephone: