It is responsible for executing the national policies regarding animal and plant quality and safety, as well as food safety. It also verifies the respect and implementation of the current legislation on the matter. In addition, it oversees the federal imports and exports of products and sub-products of animal and plant origin, food, veterinary and agro-chemical drugs, fertilizers and others. Agricultural policy, Agricultural trade and markets, Agricultural safety/phyto-sanitary and zoo-sanitary control, Food safety/food quality and standards, Animal health and veterinary services, Plant production/protection, Capacity development.