you don't need a food license to sell in prepackaged foods.

businesses selling prepackaged foods do not need to obtain a food license, but they must file with the food safety supervision and administration department of the local people's government at or above the county level. The purpose of this regulation is to simplify the supervision process for businesses that only sell in prepackaged foods, and at the same time ensure that food safety supervision departments can grasp the information about relevant business activities. Filing procedures usually require merchants to provide basic business information, including but not limited to business location, operator information and the types of prepackaged foods sold. Such regulations help to ensure the food safety of consumers without increasing the burden on businesses.

prepackaged foods's definition and classification:

1. prepackaged foods's definition: refers to food packed in containers or packaging materials in advance, usually packed before the product is finally sold to consumers or collective consumption units;

2. Classification according to packaging methods: vacuum packaging, modified atmosphere packaging, fresh-keeping packaging, etc.

3. According to food attributes, it can be divided into prepackaged meat products, prepackaged dairy products, prepackaged beverages, etc.

4. According to the shelf life, it can be divided into food preserved at room temperature, food preserved in cold storage and food preserved in cold storage.

To sum up, although the merchants selling prepackaged foods do not need a food license, they must file with the local food safety supervision department and provide the necessary business information. This measure aims to simplify the supervision procedures and ensure food safety, so as to effectively protect the interests of consumers and ensure the traceability and safety of prepackaged foods circulating in the market without increasing the burden on merchants.

Legal basis:

Measures for the Administration of Food Business License

Article 2

Anyone who engages in food sales and catering services within the territory of the People's Republic of China shall obtain a food business license according to law. These Measures shall apply to the application, acceptance, examination, decision and supervision and inspection of food business license.

Article 4

The principle of one place and one license shall be applied to the food business license, that is, a food business operator shall obtain a food business license when engaging in food business activities in a business place.