LMD
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Landbruks- og matdepartementet
https://www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/lmd/id627/ Oslo
Activities
- Risk communication
- Risk management
- Food: primary production
Topics
Animal feed
Animal health and welfare
Biological hazards and zoonoses
Contaminants
Plant health
Plant protection products or pesticides
Residues of veterinary medicinal products
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food (LMD) is the main ministry in charge of Mattilsynet (NFSA). It deals with agricultural policy in Norway. It is responsible for drafting legislation concerning the primary (agricultural) production of food and feed. The area of work of the LMD extends beyond food safety to include, for instance, plant health as well as animal health and welfare.