Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority / Heilsufrodiliga Starvsstovan

The Faroese Food and Veterinary Agency (Heilsufrøðilaga Starvsstovan) manages the food and veterinary disease laws for the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

FFVA's activities are divided into three main areas:

Supervision/administration
Laboratory
Research and development

According to the EU stipulations FFVA' laboratory is appointed by the Minister of Trade and Industry to be the Faroese "reference-laboratorium".

Faroese fisheries and aquaculture are multifaceted. They not only contribute to global food security, they also supply international markets with high quality products, providing the people of the Faroe Islands with sustainable livelihoods.

The Faroese seafood industry is a highly industrialised, efficient and competitive industry. Over 70 approved fish processing plants, factory vessels and freezer vessels in the Faroe Islands are engaged in the processing and storing of fish and seafood products. Raw material for production is bought at the Faroese Fish Market or directly from boats or fish farms.