Organisations

The Department of Antiquities is responsible for archaeological research and cultural heritage management.

The State General Laboratory is responsible for the surveillance and monitoring of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and for the examination of illegal drugs and other police exhibits from cases brought to court for justice.

The mission of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research is the sustainable management and development of fisheries and aquaculture and the protection and preservation of the marine environment through an integrated scientific approach.

The Companies Section promotes the development and operation of business activities. It constitutes the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for maintaining a reliable register for all registered business entities.

The vision of the Social Welfare Services is to improve the level of services provided to the public aiming at accessible, affordable, friendly and targeted social services.

Fire Service is the national firefighting service of Cyprus

Deputy Ministry of Shipping is responsible for safeguarding and further developing Cyprus shipping as a safe, socially responsible and sustainable industry, for the enhancement of the national economy and the creation of new jobs, specialisation and expertise in the sector.

Pharmaceutical Services are responsible for ensuring the quality, efficacy, safety and pricing of medicinal products for human use which are available to the public is a key concern in strengthening and protecting public health. In addition, ensuring the quality and safety of cosmetic products in the local market is also essential for consumer protection.

Η Υπηρεσίας Προστασίας Καταναλωτή του Υπουργείου Ενέργειας, Εμπορίου και Βιομηχανίας, έχει ως αποστολή τη διασφάλιση ενός υψηλού επιπέδου προστασίας των καταναλωτών στη ελευθεροποιημένη και ανταγωνιστική αγορά.

The Ministry is responsible for the close review and consideration of the need to reform the existing legislation in a wide field of public and private law, such as criminal law, legislation that falls within the general concept of the administration of justice, family law, legislation in the fields of equality, human rights, the treatment of offenders and other.