the scope of food business license refers to the specific categories and scope of food production, sales or catering services that food business operators are allowed to engage in.
I. Basic contents of food business license
A food business license usually contains basic information of the operator, such as the name, address, legal representative, etc. of the enterprise, as well as the categories and scope of the food permitted to operate. These categories and scope are generally divided according to the specific business engaged by food operators, such as prepackaged foods, bulk food, catering services, etc.
II. Scope classification of food business license
prepackaged foods includes all kinds of well-packaged foods, such as biscuits, sweets and drinks. The food business license will clearly list the types of prepackaged foods that are allowed to be sold.
Bulk food: refers to food that has not been prepackaged, such as fresh vegetables, fruits and meat. The license will specify the types and conditions of bulk food that operators can sell.
catering service: it involves various catering service providers, such as restaurants, snack bars and fast food restaurants. The food business license will specify the business scope of catering services, such as providing in-house food and take-away.
iii. change and renewal of food business license
if food business operators need to adjust their business scope or change their business location in the course of business, they should apply to relevant departments for change permission in time. At the same time, the food business license generally has a certain period of validity, and it needs to be renewed after expiration to ensure the legitimacy and continuity of business.
To sum up:
The scope of food business license is the specific category and scope of food production, sales or catering services that food business operators are allowed to engage in. Holding a valid food business license is a necessary condition for food operators to operate legally. Operators should strictly abide by the business scope stipulated in the license to ensure food safety and consumer rights.
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 11 of the Measures for the Administration of Food Business License
stipulates:
An application for a food business license shall be made according to the format of the food business entity and the classification of business items. The main formats of food business are divided into food sales operators, catering service operators and unit canteens. Where a food business operator applies for operating through the network, establishing a central kitchen or engaging in collective meal delivery, it shall be marked in brackets after the main business format.