Decree No. 142 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on Food and Veterinary Service. Country/Territory Latvia Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Institution Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Consumer protection Processing/handling Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree validates the Regulation on Food and Veterinary Service, authorized state institution subordinated to the Ministry of Agriculture. The scope of Food and Veterinary Service shall be organization and performance of state supervision and control in the sphere of circulation of foodstuffs and veterinary medicine for ensuring supply to the consumers safe foodstuffs and also for enforcement of regulations related to good keeping of animals. Food and Veterinary Service shall perform quality and safety control of foodstuffs and food processing enterprises and also veterinary supervision. Full text Russian Website latvia.news-city.info References - Legislation Amended by Decree No. 1026 of the Cabinet of Ministers amending Decree No. 142 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on Food and Veterinary Service. Legislation | Latvia | 2005 Keyword: Institution, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Authorization/permit, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX