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The Ministry of Labour, Health, Solidarity and Families (MTSSF), Directorate General for Health (DGS) is responsible for public health policy. The | The Ministry of Labour, Health, Solidarity and Families (MTSSF), Directorate General for Health (DGS) is responsible for public health policy. The MTSSF defines objectives and priorities for public health policy, sets the legislative and regulatory framework, develops public health plans and national health programmes and ensures their implementation. With regard to food safety, the MTSSF is in charge of the safety of mineral and drinking water. In collaboration with MASA, MTSSF is in charge of investigations on foodborne diseases | ||
== French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety == <!--T:50--> | == French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety == <!--T:50--> | ||
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ANSES reports to | ANSES reports to four ministries, two of which have responsibilities in the area of food safety (MASA, MTSSF). These ministries use risk assessments prepared by ANSES as basis for risk management measures. | ||
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