Legal basis: Article 35 of the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), 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 a license. 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.
Measures for the administration of food business license Article 18 The local food and drug supervision and administration department at or above the county level shall, based on the examination of the application materials and on-site verification, make a decision on granting the business license to those who meet the requirements, and issue the food business license to the applicant within 10 working days from the date of making the decision; If it does not meet the requirements, it shall promptly make a written decision not to grant permission and explain the reasons, and inform the applicant of the right to apply for administrative reconsideration or bring an administrative lawsuit according to law.