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Last updated on 2026-03-12

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Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure

Landsbygds- och infrastrukturdepartementet

 https://www.government.se/government-of-sweden/ministry-of-rural-affairs-and-infrastructure/  Stockholm

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  • Agricultural policy, food safety
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Animal feed Animal health and welfare Biological hazards and zoonoses Biotechnology and genetic engineering Contaminants Drinking water Emerging risks Environmental risk assessment (ERA) Food contact materials and packaging Food ingredients Food supplements Mineral water Nanotechnology Novel foods Nutrition Plant protection products or pesticides Residues of veterinary medicinal products

Within the Government Offices of Sweden, the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure is responsible for agricultural policy and matters related to the entire food chain, including food safety. In close collaboration with other government ministries, policy issues related to food safety and the entire food chain are handled. As specified by their mandate, public agencies (i.e. SLV, SJV and SVA) provide support to the ministry.