It is indeed necessary to apply for a food business license to sell food online. To apply for a food business license, you need a business license, an official seal, a legal person's ID card, a real estate license of the venue, an address that must be commercial, shelves, display cabinets, food safety principles, etc., and an application for a food business license;

2. A copy of the business license or other qualification certification documents;

3. documents such as the layout of main equipment and facilities and operation flow that are suitable for food business;

4. Rules and regulations to ensure food safety, such as food safety self-inspection, health management of employees, incoming inspection records, and handling of food safety accidents. Where the vending equipment is used to sell food, the applicant shall also submit the product qualification certificate of the vending equipment, the specific location, the name, residence, contact information of the operator, the publicity method of the food business license and other materials. Where the applicant entrusts others to apply for a food business license, the agent shall submit the power of attorney and the identity certificate of the agent.