The main activities of National Institute of Public Health (SZU) comprise science and research, reference and methodological advice, providing expert opinions on the health safety of various products (including food supplements and items of daily use), systematic monitoring of the environmental impact on population health in the Czech Republic, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition.

Human health risk assessments are provided by SZU – food and food contact materials.

SZU provides MZ with a scientific background, namely expert opinions, scientific advice and assessments concerning human health risks.