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Glossary

Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL)

Supreme federal authority that is responsible for the political orientation concerning food and agriculture.

Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL)

Higher federal authority that comes under the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). The BVL is responsible for the risk management and diverse tasks in authorization related to food safety.

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