if a food business operator needs to extend the validity period of a legally obtained food business license, it shall apply to the original issuing authority for extension before the expiration of the validity period of the food business license.

I. Importance of food business license

A food business license is an important document for food business operators to operate legally, which ensures that food business operators meet the requirements of laws and regulations when engaging in food production and sales, and protects the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. Therefore, food operators need to attach great importance to the management and renewal of food business licenses.

second, the timing and procedure of renewing the food business license

The validity period of a food business license is usually several years. When the validity period is about to expire, food business operators need to make preparations for renewal in advance. The application for renewal shall be submitted to the original issuing authority within an appropriate time before the expiration of the validity period of the license, so that the authority has enough time to review and deal with it.

The specific procedures for renewing an application usually include submitting an application, relevant supporting materials and the original food business license, etc. The application shall specify the basic information, business premises, facilities and equipment, food safety management system and other contents of the operator in detail, so as to prove that the operator still meets the requirements of the food business license. At the same time, it is also necessary to provide proof materials about food safety, such as food inspection reports and health certificates of employees.

iii. review and handling by the original issuing authority

after receiving the extension application from the food business operators, the original issuing authority will conduct review according to legal procedures. The contents of the audit mainly include the qualifications of the operators, the sanitary conditions of the business premises, and the implementation of the food safety management system. If the operator meets the renewal conditions, the original issuing authority will issue a new food business license according to law, and the original license will be invalid.

if the operator does not meet the conditions for renewal, the original license issuing authority will make a decision not to renew according to law and inform the operator of the specific reasons. At this point, the operator needs to make rectification according to the requirements of the authorities, and then re-apply for renewal after the rectification is qualified.

IV. Precautions

When applying for renewal of food business license, food business operators should pay attention to the following points: First, know the relevant laws, regulations and policy requirements in advance to ensure that the application materials are complete and accurate; Second, strengthen food safety management to ensure food safety in the course of operation; Third, pay close attention to the audit progress in time and keep communication with the issuing authority to ensure that the application can be handled smoothly.

To sum up:

If a food business operator needs to extend the validity period of a legally obtained food business license, it shall apply to the original issuing authority for extension before the expiration of the validity period of the food business license. In the application process, operators need to comply with relevant laws, regulations and policy requirements, strengthen food safety management, and ensure that the application can be handled smoothly. At the same time, the issuing authority should also perform its duties according to law, strictly review the application materials, and ensure food safety.

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 15 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

stipulates:

The validity period of the food production and operation license is 5 years.

if the production and operation conditions of food producers and operators change and no longer meet the requirements of food production and operation, food producers and operators shall immediately take corrective measures; If it is necessary to go through the licensing procedures again, it shall be handled according to law.

Article 29 of the Measures for the Administration of Food Business License

stipulates:

If a food business operator needs to extend the validity period of a legally obtained food business license, he shall apply to the food and drug supervision and administration department that originally issued the license 31 working days before the expiration of the validity period of the food business license.