The Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) is a comprehensive authority dedicated to ensuring the safety and quality of food products and animal health in Latvia. Its core functions encompass food circulation control, veterinary supervision, and border control for food products and veterinary medicines. PVD facilitates food product registration and monitors animal food supplies, ensuring compliance with stringent health and safety regulations.

In addition to conducting thorough inspections and audits of food products, PVD also oversees the registration of veterinary medicines, providing a framework for their distribution and use. The organization emphasizes significant areas such as animal health surveillance, including the management of infectious diseases and animal welfare protocols.

PVD engages with both domestic producers and international organizations to promote best practices in food safety and veterinary standards. By offering resources, training, and detailed guidelines, PVD plays a pivotal role in safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with European Union standards, thereby sustaining consumer confidence in food safety across the region.