The Ministry for Health (MfH) deals with social policy, health policy and food safety in Malta. It is responsible for controls of foodstuffs and food hygiene as well as for supervising and coordinating the implementation of controls. The actual controls are carried out by seven regional bodies. The portfolio of the MfH includes hygiene, novel foods, food supplements, mineral water and drinking water.

The MfH’s scope of work extends beyond food safety to include, for instance, nutrition.