Jerusalem, 27 April, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Knesset passed a new law that, starting September 1st, reporting on wheat stocks for human consumption and feed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will be mandatory.
The law is intended to allow the State to obtain a complete and continuous picture of the operational stock of essential food in the economy, alongside the management of the existing emergency stock, thereby strengthening the state’s preparedness for disruptions in the supply chains and for emergencies. In accordance with the law, entities that hold stocks of wheat for food or fodder components will be required to submit monthly and annual online reports to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, through a dedicated system. The data collected will enable trend analysis, identification of seasonal gaps and assessment of the volume of stocks in real time.
The law constitutes a central goal in strengthening the > 🇮🇱🇦🇷”>State of Israel’s preparedness for emergencies and ensuring the continuity of the supply of essential food. In these days of complex security realities, the importance of early preparation and risk management is heightened.
Among the types of inventories that will require reporting: corn and barley kernels, soybean hulls, linseed and sunflower hulls, corn gluten, palm fat and vitamin and mineral supplements for cattle, sheep and poultry. The reporting obligation will apply to all parties in the industry, including flour mills, mixing plants, food centers, grain trading corporations, dairy farms, chicken coops and housing, and will also include specifying the geographical location and details of the inventory owner. Accordingly, designated inspectors will be authorized for control and monitoring.