Measures for the administration of food business operation licensing.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety Inspection Internal trade Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific

Entry into force notes

These Measures entered into force on 1 October 2015.

Abstract

These Measures are developed in accordance with the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, the Administrative Licensing Law of the People's Republic of China, aiming to regulate the licensing for the food business operations, strengthen the supervision and administration of food business operations, and ensure food safety. The Text consists of 8 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Application and Acceptance (II); Examination and Decision (III); License Management (IV); Change, Renewal, Reissuance and Cancellation (V); Supervision and Inspection (VI); Legal Liabilities (VII); Supplementary Provisions (VIII). 　

Full text

Chinese

Website

www.sda.gov.cn

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety Law (2021).

Legislation | China | 2009 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Consumer protection, Food additives, HACCP, Institution, Processing/handling, Standards, Authorization/permit, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 78 of the State Administration for Market Regulation promulgating the Measures for the Administration of Food Trade Licensing and Registration.

Legislation | China | 2023

Keyword: Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Risk assessment/management, Offences/penalties, Milk/dairy products, Data collection/reporting, Beverages, Meat, Poultry products, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX