Legal basis: Measures for the Administration of Food Business License
Article 1 These Measures are formulated in accordance with the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the Administrative Licensing Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) and other laws and regulations in order to standardize food business licensing activities, strengthen food business supervision and management, and ensure food safety.
Article 2 Anyone who engages in food sales and catering services within the territory of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall obtain a food business license according to law.
These Measures shall apply to the application, acceptance, examination, decision, supervision and inspection of food business license.