Since 23 November 2007 the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries includes the Veterinary and Food Administration.
Main tasks of the ministry are:
Agricultural policy
Fisheries policy
Nutrition
Food- and veterinary inspection
Animal health and animal welfare
The mission of Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries is to provide the framework for:
A development and growth oriented food producing sector
Responsible stewardship of the natural resources
Food safety, consumer’s choice and healthy food habits
The Ministry includes:
the Department
the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
the Danish Plant Directory
the Danish Food Industry Agency
the Danish Directorate of Fisheries