a food business license refers to a food business license certificate issued by a legal entity engaged in food sales and catering services within the territory of the People's Republic of China after examination and approval by the food and drug supervision and administration department.

the food business license is divided into original and duplicate. The original and the copy have the same legal effect. China food and drug administration, responsible for formulating the original and duplicate styles of the food business license. The food and drug supervision and administration departments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall be responsible for the printing and distribution of food business licenses in their respective administrative areas.

legal basis

article 22 of the measures for the administration of food business licenses, food business licenses are divided into originals and duplicates. The original and the copy have the same legal effect.

china food and drug administration is responsible for formulating the original and duplicate styles of food business license. The food and drug supervision and administration departments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government are responsible for the management of the printing and distribution of food business licenses in their respective administrative areas.