FAR 26.401 Definitions
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 26.401
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 74 FR 11829 Effective Mar 19, 2009
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
As used in this subpart-
Apparently wholesome food means food that meets all quality and labeling standards imposed by Federal, State, and local laws and regulations even though the food may not be readily marketable due to appearance, age, freshness, grade, size, surplus, or other conditions, in accordance with (b)(2) of the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1791(b)).
Excess food means food that- (1) Is not required to meet the needs of the executive agencies; and (2) Would otherwise be discarded.
Food-insecure means inconsistent access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
Nonprofit organization means any organization that is- (1) Described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and (2) Exempt from tax under section 501(a) of that Code.
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2008-017, Federal Food Donation Act of 2008 |
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Terms defined
- Apparently wholesome food
- Excess food
- Food-insecure
- Nonprofit organization
Quick answers
What is FAR 26.401?
FAR 26.401 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Definitions".
When was FAR 26.401 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2008-017, Federal Food Donation Act of 2008" (74 FR 11829), published Mar 19, 2009 and effective Mar 19, 2009.
Are changes to FAR 26.401 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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