# Amendment to Food Law Approved by Knesset
## Key Details of the Amendment
In a significant legislative move, the Israeli Knesset has approved an amendment to the Food Law, designed to facilitate the ability of Liaor Adika to compete against dominant pharmacy chains. The amendment was passed on Monday during the second and third readings and will now come into effect.
## Changes to Defining Large Retailers
The most notable change within this amendment is the adjustment of the annual sales threshold that classifies a ‘large pharmacy retailer.’ Previously set at 277 million shekels, the new threshold has been raised to 450 million shekels. This modification aims to redefine the competitive landscape in the pharmacy sector.
## New Requirements for Pharmacy Store Ownership
In addition to the sales threshold increase, the amendment introduces a new requirement for pharmacy retailers. To be classified as a ‘large pharmacy retailer,’ a chain must now operate a minimum of 12 pharmacy stores, further shaping the criteria for market participation.
The approval of this amendment marks a critical step toward enhancing competition within the Israeli pharmacy market, particularly benefiting smaller chains like Liaor Adika