Análisis jurídico del desperdicio alimentario: desafíos regulatorios y consideraciones bioéticas
Journal
Revista de Bioética y Derecho
ISSN
1886-5887
Date Issued
2026-02-16
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper examines food waste froma legal and bioethical perspective, emphasizing its social, environmental, and regulatory implications. Using a multidisciplinary approach, it argues that avoidably discarded food should not be seen as mere waste, but as a symptom of a production model that prioritizes profit over fundamental rights. The coexistence of surplus food with widespread food insecurity raises a deep ethical and legal paradox that demands structural responses. The analysis highlights the importance of principles such as distributive justice, intergenerational equity, and sustainable development in rethinking the legal framework around food waste. It contends that public policies must move beyond operational efficiency and take on an active role in resource redistribution. Within this context, Spain’s Law 1/2025 on food loss and waste prevention is critically reviewed. The study concludes that food waste regulation must be part of a broader food policy that treats food as a common good and addresses the structural inequalities that hinder access to it. Only through an integrated ethical and legal vision will it be possible to build a fairer, more sustainable food system that upholds human dignit