The mission of the Belgian Food Safety Agency is to preserve the safety of the food chain and the quality of our food in order to protect the health of humans, animals and plants.

The BFSA integrates all control services that are competent for the entire food chain. The BFSA is not only competent for controlling food, feed, fertilisers and phytopharmaceuticals, but is also responsible for sanitary (animal diseases) and phytosanitary (plant sector) prevention and control measures. Laying down operational rules on controls, certification, infrastructure standards to be complied with by food chain FFBO’s are also a part of its mission. The BFSA is also in charge of communication regarding all issues concerning the BFSA, in particular of informing consumers.

Food & Beverage

Government

FAVV-AFSCA

FAVV-AFSCA's headquarters in Brussel, Belgium

Herman Diricks

Steven Hippe

This department oversees the inspection and regulation of animal health and welfare standards.

Veterinary Inspection

This department focuses on providing specialized veterinary care and oversight for various animal-related operations.

Veterinary Services

This department manages financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting functions to ensure financial integrity and regulatory compliance.

Finance and Accounting

This department is responsible for conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Inspection Services

This department oversees the management and quality assurance of distribution processes.

Distribution Control

This department manages legal matters, provides advice on compliance and regulatory issues, and supports contractual negotiations.

FAVV-AFSCA

Org chart

Teams

Veterinary Inspection

Veterinary Services

Finance and Accounting

Inspection Services

Distribution Control

Legal Affairs

Offices

FAVV-AFSCA

Org chart

Teams

Veterinary Inspection

Veterinary Services

Finance and Accounting

Inspection Services

Distribution Control

Legal Affairs

Offices

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