Food Safety (FS) remains a global concern, and non-compliance threatens public health and economic development. In February 2019, Tunisia enacted a new law on FS and animal feed safety. To support its implementation, a five-year Tunisian-German cooperation project was launched, funded by the German Ministry for Development and Cooperation. This partnership involves the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), and their Tunisian counterparts, including the National Authority of Sanitary Safety of Food Products (INSSPA) and the National Agency for Sanitary and Environmental Control of Products (ANCSEP), soon to be the National Risk Assessment Agency (ANER).The study aims to analyze Tunisia’s FS institutional landscape, identify capacity needs, and propose priorities for an action plan to strengthen the FS system. Key FS system components include law and regulation, food control management, inspection, monitoring, and communication. The study focuses on risk analysis, which is essential for a robust FS system, aligning with international standards and Codex Alimentarius principles.The methodology involved needs and capacity assessments through literature reviews, interviews, questionnaires, and net-mapping workshops with diverse stakeholders. Findings highlighted the need for better risk analysis implementation, improved academic training, clearer roles, and enhanced laboratory capacities. Priority areas for improvement include accreditation, risk analysis, capacity-building, communication, and digitalization of controls. The study outlines the foundation for further cooperation and action plan development between the German and Tunisian partners.