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Establishment of the Cypriot Food Safety Authority

October 4, 2025

The bill for the establishment of the Cypriot Food Safety Authority is nearing completion. This Authority aims to ensure the quality of food and animal feed, as well as consumer protection. It will supervise and inspect other authorities and laboratories, and its recommendations will be binding. Additionally, it will participate in shaping the national strategy for food chain safety and will be responsible for the training of inspectors. Finally, it will also function as a contact point with international organizations to tackle risks in the food chain.