In terms of the Malta Food Agency (Establishment) Order, the Agency shall:

• Implement regulations and Government’s policy in sales and marketing of food from farming and fisheries.
• Advise the Minister and support Government policy in sales and marketing of food from farming and fisheries.
• Regulate the sales and marketing of food from farming and fisheries and administer the legally established markets for agriculture and fisheries (Pitkalija and Pixkerija).
• Support enterprises in the farming and fisheries food system.