First, understand the handling organs and responsibilities
The handling organ of food business license is mainly responsible for the examination and approval, certification, supervision and management of food business license. The handling agency will review the applicant's business premises, equipment and facilities, sanitary conditions and food safety management system in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and standards, so as to ensure that food operators meet the statutory requirements and ensure food safety.
Second, prepare the application materials
Before applying for a food business license, the applicant needs to prepare a series of materials, including but not limited to:
1. food business license application form;
2. The identity certificate and relevant qualification certificate of the operator;
3. Lease contract or property right certificate of the business premises;
4. Food safety management system and its implementation;
5 food safety management personnel training certificate;
6. Food safety self-inspection report and rectification measures;
7. Other certification materials related to food safety.
Third, submit the application and accept the audit.
The applicant will submit the prepared materials to the handling organ for examination. The agency will check the application materials one by one, conduct on-site inspection of the business premises, and evaluate the applicant's food safety management ability. If problems are found, the agency will require the applicant to rectify and resubmit the application.
Four, to obtain a food business license
After passing the examination, the agency will issue a food business license to the applicant. Applicants need to hold valid certificates to obtain a license from the handling authority and publicize it in a prominent position in the business premises as required.
To sum up:
The food business license shall be handled by the local market supervision and administration department or the food and drug supervision and administration department. Applicants need to understand the responsibilities and requirements of the handling agency, prepare relevant application materials, submit applications and be audited. After passing the examination, the applicant may obtain a food business license and carry out food business activities according to law.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Law
Article 35 provides that:
The state practices a licensing system for food production and marketing. Engaged in food production, food sales, catering services, shall obtain a license according to law. However, sales of edible agricultural products and sales only in prepackaged foods do not require a license. Only selling prepackaged foods shall be reported to the food safety supervision and administration department of the local people's government at or above the county level for the record.
Measures for the administration of food business license
Article 2 provides that:
Engaged in food sales and catering services in 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.
Measures for the administration of food business license
Article 4 provides that:
The food business license is based on the principle of one place and one license, that is, a food business operator shall obtain a food business license when engaging in food business activities in the business premises.