Last updated on 2026-08-03
DIRH
State Inspectorate
https://dirh.gov.hr/ https://dirh.gov.hr/ Zagreb
Activities
- RASFF contact point
- Official controls
- Contingency planning
Topics
Animal feed
Animal health and welfare
Biological hazards and zoonoses
Biotechnology and genetic engineering
Contaminants
Drinking water
Environmental risk assessment (ERA)
Food contact materials and packaging
Food ingredients
Food supplements
Mineral water
Nanotechnology
Novel foods
Nutrition
Plant health
Plant protection products or pesticides
Residues of veterinary medicinal products
DIRH performs official controls of the entire food chain according to the principle “from farm to fork” by conducting veterinary, sanitary, phytosanitary and agriculture inspections. In addition to food safety, plant health, animal health and welfare, the remit of DIRH extends to agriculture, non-food product safety, trade, services, catering, mining, labour and occupational safety, civil engineering and environmental protection.
DIRH’s structure consists of a central office in Zagreb, regional offices and branch offices.