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.
The food safety supervision and administration department of the local people's government at or above the county level shall, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Licensing Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), examine the relevant materials required by the provisions of Items 1 to 4 of Paragraph 1 of Article 33 of this Law, and conduct on-site inspection of the applicant's production and business premises when necessary; To meet the prescribed conditions, grant permission; If it does not meet the prescribed conditions, it shall not be permitted and the reasons shall be explained in writing.