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China Food Operation License Application

A Food Operation License is a mandatory legal certification for businesses engaged in food sales and catering services in China. This license ensures that businesses comply with national food safety standards and regulations in all aspects of food sales, storage, and service. It is a crucial measure to safeguard food safety and consumer health, covering everything from procurement, storage, and sales to on-site processing.

 

 

How to Apply for a Food Operation License for Your Chinese Company?

 

Required Conditions for Food Operation License Application

  • Legal Registration in China: to apply for a Food Operation License, your company must be legally registered in China. It can be formed either as a WFOE (link to WFOE registration service page) or a joint venture (link to JV registration service page) if you have a Chinese business partner. Food operation-related activities must be included in its business scope. 
  • Fixed Business Premises: Your company needs to have a permanent place of business. However, not all properties and locations will qualify for a Food Operation License application, as your premises must meet local food safety and hygiene standards. If you're uncertain about how to choose a suitable registration and business address, you can use our affiliation registration address service (link to affiliation registration address service page), which provides address consultation.
  • Comprehensive Food Management System and Facilities: your operation location must be equipped with compliant food handling and storage facilities. A robust management framework should be established covering all sections including storage, processing, and sales of food, which is crucial for passing the on-site inspection.
  • Trained and Health-Checked Employees: To ensure food quality and safety and prevent contamination, it's typically required to provide health certificates for your staff and ensure they have undergone food safety training. This helps guarantee that personnel are working in a state of good health.

 

Application Process for a Food Operation License

  • Step 1: Eligibility Review and Document Preparation

Hongda will review the information and conduct an eligibility examination of your company, ensuring that it meets the essential requirements for a Food Operation License Application. In cases where your company does not fully satisfy certain requirements, Hongda will also be willing to provide company information modification services to meet legal requirements. Meanwhile, all necessary documents and certifications will be prepared for the following application process.

  • Step 2: On-site Inspection 

After receiving the complete food operation license materials, the local Market Supervision Administration will arrange an on-site inspection to your business premises. They will inspect whether your place meets the standards regarding food safety and hygiene. The qualifications of your employees to work in the food industry will also be examined during the process.

  • Step 3: Post-Approval Regulatory Compliance

After obtaining your Food Operation License, your company will still need to adhere to a series of regulatory requirements throughout your operations. For example, this may include undergoing regular inspections by the health and market supervision authorities, maintaining high-quality food safety management records, and organizing periodic personnel training. In addition, you will need to apply for the renewal of your Food Operation License before its expiration, where the compliance records will directly affect the result.

 

Time Required to Apply for a Food Operation License

The time required to apply for a Food Operation License may vary in different cities and regions, but generally, you should allocate the following suggested time before starting your food operation business:

  • Initial Consultation and Preparation of Materials: Approximately 1-2 weeks;
  • Submission of Application and Review of Materials: Approximately 1-2 weeks;
  • On-site Inspection: Approximately 1-2 weeks (specific time depending on the arrangement of the market supervision department);
  • Approval and Issuance of License: Approximately 30-60 working days.

Please note that these times are typical processing times under normal circumstances. To ensure you have sufficient time to obtain approval, we strongly recommend starting the application process 60-90 working days in advance.

 

 

Why Choose Hongda

  • Rich Industry Experience:

Over the past 17 years, Hongda has been dedicated to providing our clients with high-quality, high-success-rate food operation license applications, accumulating extensive industry experience and numerous success stories. We will provide you with professional application advice to help you obtain your license smoothly.

  • Good Government and Public Relations

Over the years, Hongda has established good public relations the government, allowing us to process your food operation license application even more quickly. While maintaining smooth communication with relevant departments, Hongda can resolve any issues you may encounter promptly.

  • Detailed Insights into Laws and Regulations

When applying for a Food Operation License for a restaurant in China, it is necessary not only to coordinate with the local administration for a site inspection but also to complete the overall restaurant design in advance, with our particular attention must be given to food hygiene, kitchen layout, and dining area requirements, as each has distinct regulations. This helps avoid costly renovations if the initial setup does not meet government standards. 

  • Comprehensive Support

We offer full-process support from initial consultation to post-approval compliance, ensuring your business can operate seamlessly by providing all necessary support throughout the entire process of obtaining your food operation license. In addition, Hongda’s services covers everything from restaurant design, product supply chain organization, to custom declaration of the imported products to release your pressure.

 

Hongda’s Promises

  • Efficient Processing

We have systematized the application process for food operation licenses to ensure that you can obtain approval in the shortest time and with the least effort, allowing you to focus on the food operations without excessive worry. 

  • 100% Compliance:

Hongda is always staying updated with the latest changes in related regulations and laws, thus to provide you with the most recent industry information and application guidelines, hoping to keep your application legal and compliant.

  • Team assistance

Throughout the application process, our team of experts will offer you complete assistance and advisory services to help you manage and overcome any obstacles.

  • Trackable Process

In the near future, Honda will introduce an online information portal that will allow you to monitor the real-time status of your application.

 

 

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Sound United Vice President > Asia Pacific

Sound United is the leading designer and manufacturer of consumer audio products in the US. Sound United has been using Hongda since 2013. Moving one’s operation to China is not a small task, But Hongda’s expert services helped us set up a company and deal with tax issues so we could get on with growing our business in no time at all, and that’s why we continue to use them today.

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How do I set up a company in Shenzhen or the PRD?

Prepare the shareholder certificate, letter of good standing from the bank. Find an office in China. Make the application (of course better find a professional agent in China to help you).

Do I need to have a foreign company to start a company in China?

No, you could also use your personal name to start the company in China.

What are the drawbacks of a WFOE / rep office / JV?

Rep.Office:High tax, could not hire Chinese employees directly.

WFOE/JV: Slow registration time.

The benefit of all is that if you aim to run a business in China, any will allow you to do so. 

Do I need to personally go to China to set up the company?

No, you dont. Hongda Business Services
can help you to do this while you are abroad.

Do I need an actual office space to register a WFOE / rep office / JV?

Luckily now, you dont. Hongda Business Services can provide the office address for registration. 

Which documentation do I need for a WFOE / Rep Office / JV?

Oversea investor's certificate, bank reference letter and office in China are the key documents for each company type. 

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