The Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) is a government-appointed authority within the portfolio of the Ministry for Tourism and Consumer Protection. The Food Safety Act assigns specific responsibility for risk assessments to the MCCAA. MCCAA risk assessments are used by the MAFA and MfH as the basis for management measures in the field of food safety. The MCCAA assesses risks, identifies new health risks and prepares risk reduction recommendations. The MCCAA provides technical and scientific advice to the FSC. The remit of the MCCAA includes novel foods, food supplements, health and nutrition claims and natural mineral water. The MCCAA is the regulatory authority for plant protection products in Malta. The scope of work of the MCCAA extends beyond food safety to include, for instance, cosmetics, biocides and consumer products.