it is necessary to go through the basic procedures such as food production license and business license, and at the same time abide by the relevant regulations such as product labeling and labeling. First, food production license
First, handmade food producers need to obtain a food production license. According to the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations, all units and individuals engaged in food production activities must have the qualifications. To apply for a food production license, you need to provide relevant information, including the sanitary conditions of the production site, production process, quality control measures, etc., which can only be obtained after examination and on-site inspection.
II. Business License
In addition to the food production license, handmade food producers also need to apply for a business license. The business license is the proof of the legal operation of the enterprise, and it needs to be registered in the administrative department for industry and commerce. When handling the business license, it is necessary to provide the identity certificate, business place certificate, registered capital and other relevant information of the operator.
iii. product labeling and labeling
in the process of production and sales, handmade foods also need to comply with the relevant regulations on product labeling and labeling. According to the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations, food labels should be marked with information such as the name, production date, shelf life, ingredient or ingredient list, name, address and contact information of the producer or distributor. At the same time, ingredients or ingredients that special people (such as allergic people) need to pay attention to should also be clearly marked on the label.
iv. other relevant procedures
in addition, other relevant procedures may be required according to the specific types and sales channels of handmade food. For example, if handmade food needs to be sold through the internet, it may be necessary to go through the food business license and e-commerce related procedures; If import or export business is involved, it is also necessary to comply with customs and import and export regulations.
To sum up:
Handmade food production and sales need to go through basic procedures such as food production license and business license, and at the same time abide by relevant regulations such as product labeling and identification. According to the specific circumstances, it may be necessary to go through other relevant procedures. The purpose of these procedures is to ensure the legality and safety of handmade food and protect the rights and interests of consumers.
Legal basis:
Article 35 of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China
stipulates:
The state implements a licensing system for food production and operation. 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 permission. 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.
Article 67 of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China
stipulates:
prepackaged foods should have labels on its packaging. The label shall indicate the following items:
(1) Name, specification, net content and production date;
(2) List of ingredients or ingredients;
(3) the name, address and contact information of the producer;
(4) shelf life;
(5) product standard code;
(6) storage conditions;
(7) Common names of food additives used in national standards;
(8) production license number;
(9) other items that should be marked as stipulated by laws, regulations or food safety standards.
The labels of the main and supplementary foods specially designed for infants and other specific groups should also indicate the main nutritional components and their contents.
if there are other provisions on labeling in the national food safety standards, those provisions shall prevail.