No, you need a food business license to start business. For catering operators, obtaining a business license only means having the qualification of market subject, but it does not mean having the business qualification. China's "Food Business License Management Measures" stipulates that people engaged in food sales and catering services must obtain a food business license before they can carry out business.

Those who engage in food production and operation activities without obtaining a food production and operation license shall be confiscated by the food safety supervision and administration department of the people's government at or above the county level for tools, equipment, raw materials and other items used in illegal production and operation.

Handling of food business license

1. In addition to applying directly to the food circulation license acceptance window, the applicant can also apply by mail, electronic data exchange and other non-fixed forms.

2. Submit relevant documents and materials. After the materials are complete, receive the receipt certificate or acceptance notice and wait for the approval result of the license. Need on-site verification, cooperate with the industrial and commercial authorities to conduct on-site verification.

3, with the variety and quantity of food to adapt to the food raw material processing and food processing, packaging, storage and other places, keep the environment clean and tidy, and keep a prescribed distance from toxic and harmful places and their pollution sources.

4. Get the license notice, and get the food circulation license within ten days after receiving the notice. Or get the certificate directly.