Food Production, EEA, and International Cooperation (MEI)

This section manages the department’s international portfolio in the food sector, with a focus on the EEA Agreement, WTO/SPS, and free trade agreements. It is responsible for regulations related to animal breeding and plant-based food production, including plant health, seeds, plant protection products, and fertilizers. The section also works on food waste, genetic technology, animal feed, and organic regulations, in addition to the Dog Act. It is also responsible for the department’s emergency preparedness portfolio.