On 6 Aug 2020, State Administration for Market Regulation issued the "Measures for the Administration of Food Business Licenses (Draft for Comment)" to solicit public opinions. The deadline for feedback is 6 Sep 2020.
Foodmate timely compared and interpreted the draft. The following are the highlights of this version, for industry reference.
Highlight 1: Supervision and inspection of business licenses no longer apply to this Measure
Highlight 2: Reducing the time limit for processing food business licenses
Highlight 3: Optimize approval services and simplify application materials
Highlight 4: Implement a partial license notification commitment system
Highlight 5: Include catering service management companies in the scope of licensing
Highlight 6: Clarify situations where licenses are not required
Highlight 7: Refine the main business format of food business
Highlight 8: Adjust food business projects
Highlight 9: Refine the regulations for automatic vending equipment engaged in food business
Highlight 10: Gradually promote the informatization of food business licenses
Highlight 11: Improve the cancellation mechanism of food business licenses
Highlight 12: Increase the display method of the license certificate
Highlight 13: Implement more severe penalties
Highlight 14: Clarify attitude towards new business formats and new models
Summary
The "Draft" has further reduced the time limit for permits, simplified the approval process and application materials, and is a manifestation of the reform of the " Streamline administration and delegate power, innovative supervision, efficient service" of the regulatory authorities, co
ntinuous promotion of streamlining administration and decentralization, and co
ntinuous optimization of the business environment.
Some new business types and new model licensing methods and business items have been added, and the items that are not clearly defined in the current "Food Business License" have been further clarified and refined to facilitate the implementation of the grassroots regulatory authorities. Foodmate will co
ntinue to pay attention to the follow-up developments of the "Draft" and notify everyone in time.
Please note: Original English article of Business Division of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of Global Foodmate, please indicate the source from the Global Foodmate if reprint.
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