The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic (MPRV SR) is responsible for agricultural policy, animal health and welfare, animal feed, food safety, plant health and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The MPRV SR is involved in risk communication and the coordination of risk assessment. The MPRV SR manages and coordinates the official control authorities in the area of food and feed safety (State Veterinary and Food Administration, ŠVPS SR, and Central Controlling and Testing Institute in Agriculture, ÚKSÚP). The Food Safety and Nutrition Department of the MPRV SR coordinates laboratory analysis and authorises laboratories to conduct analytical work (including designation of National Reference Laboratories).

The Commission of the Food Chain Safety is an advisory body of the Food Safety and Nutrition Department of the MPRV SR. The commission issues advice with regard to food safety throughout the food chain, particularly with regard to the creation and implementation of strategies and policies in this area. Scientific risk assessments are prepared by scientific bodies, research institutions and universities.

Several National Reference Laboratories are attached to the MPRV SR pursuant to Regulation (EU) No. 2017/625.