China implements the catering service licensing system.

The catering service license is an important part of China's food safety supervision, aiming at ensuring the food quality and safety provided by catering service providers. According to the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, China implements a licensing system for catering services to standardize the business behavior of the catering service industry and protect the health rights and interests of consumers.

the application and issuance of catering service licenses are carried out in accordance with the food safety law and other relevant laws and regulations, and the departments of health, agriculture, quality inspection, industry and commerce and food and drug supervision are responsible for supervising the food production, food circulation and catering services respectively. Units engaged in catering services shall apply to relevant departments for catering service licenses in accordance with regulations.

to apply for a catering service license, you need to provide relevant health information and pass the on-site review by the health supervisor. In addition, employees also need to carry out health examination and health knowledge training. After the catering service unit obtains the license, the supervision department will carry out hygiene inspection and monitoring on its products and evaluate the cleanliness of tableware.

Features of the catering service license system:

1. Classified management: The catering service license is classified according to the format and scale of catering service operators, including restaurants, fast food restaurants, snack bars, beverage shops, canteens, etc. This classified management method is helpful for targeted supervision and management of different types of catering service operators.

2. Licensing system: The state implements a licensing system for catering services. Units and individuals applying for catering services shall obtain a Catering Service License according to law, engage in catering services in accordance with laws and regulations, food safety standards and relevant requirements, be responsible to the society and the public, ensure food safety, accept social supervision and assume social responsibilities.

3. Legal liability: If the applicant conceals relevant information or provides false materials, the food and drug supervision and administration department will not accept it or grant permission after finding it, and give a warning. The applicant shall not apply for a catering service license again within 1 years. If the applicant obtains the Catering Service License by cheating, bribery or other improper means, the food and drug supervision and administration department shall revoke it. The applicant shall not apply for a catering service license again within 3 years.

4. Protecting consumers' rights and interests: The catering service licensing system aims to protect consumers' rights and interests, ensure the safety and quality of catering services, and let consumers eat with peace of mind.

5. Promote the development of the catering industry: The catering service licensing system also provides strong support for the standardization and development of the catering industry, and helps to promote the prosperity and progress of the catering industry.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China.