At the level of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina (MoFTER) is responsible for defining policies and basic principles, coordinating the activities of the competent entity and Brčko District authorities, and harmonising plans in the fields of agriculture, food, forestry and rural development.

The administrative organisations within MoFTER with responsibilities relevant to food safety are the Veterinary Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Plant Health Protection. The Veterinary Office is responsible for matters relating to animal health and welfare, veterinary public health and the safety of food of animal origin and animal feed. The Administration for Plant Health Protection is responsible for plant health, phytosanitary matters and plant protection.

The Sector for Agriculture, Food, Forestry and Rural Development coordinates activities in the fields of agriculture, food, forestry and rural development. It directs and supervises the work of the Veterinary Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Plant Health Protection and coordinates activities with the Food Safety Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to support the effective development and implementation of food safety policy.