Legal analysis: you must apply. Whether engaged in production or business, as long as food is involved, you must apply for a health certificate. Hygiene licenses issued to food production and business units and individuals are renewed once every two years, with each license 10 yuan.
Legal basis: Article 27 of the Food Hygiene Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) issued hygiene licenses to units and individuals engaged in food production and operation, which are renewed every two years, with each license 10 yuan.