Individuals and organizations doing business in the field of food supply, catering service, restaurants must obtain Food Safety License in accordance with the law of Vietnam.
Legal bases:
- The Food Safety Law dated June 17th, 2010;
- The Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP dated February 2nd, 2018;
- The Circular No. 43/2018/TT-BCT dated November 15th, 2018; and
- Other relevant legal documents.
Dossier for application of Food Safety License:
- An application for a food license;
- Legal documents of the establishment;
- A facility demonstration with following contents: proper facilities, equipment, tools to ensure food hygiene and safety conditions; food processing and trading; a layout of the establishment;
- Health certificates of the manager and staff;
- Food safety certificate for training for staff.
Certification process:
- To submit a dossier to a competent government agency;
- An inspection shall be conducted at the establishment (to check the legality of the application for the food license; to inspect the facilities to determine whether they meet requirements for food processing or not);
- To issue a license if fulfilling all requirements.
Completion time: about 20 – 30 working days upon receipt of a valid dossier.
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