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Q&A Regarding the Detailed Rules for the Examination of Food Business Licenses in Beijing (5)

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Q: What additional safety management systems do food operators applying for food business management projects need to establish?
A: For the establishment of central kitchens, collective meal delivery units, canteens of centralized meal units, and the application for food management and operation projects, a supplier management and evaluation system as well as an exit mechanism should also be established based on actual conditions. The headquarters of chain enterprises with central kitchens, distribution centers, stores, etc. should also establish corresponding food safety management systems.

Q: What food safety management personnel should food business enterprises be equipped with?
A: Food business enterprises should, in accordance with regulations, be equipped with food safety directors, food safety officers and other food safety management personnel that are commensurate with the scale of the enterprise, food category, risk level, management level, safety status, etc., and clearly define the job responsibilities of the main person in charge of the enterprise, food safety directors, food safety officers, etc.

Q: How do administrative approval departments review applications for food business licenses?
A: The administrative approval department conducts classified reviews of applications for food business licenses based on the business type of the food business entity and the food business project, taking into account the level of food safety risks. This includes written reviews of the application materials and on-site verifications of the food safety conditions at the business premises.

Q: Which food business projects do not require on-site verification?
A: On-site verification is not required for food sales projects (excluding bulk cooked food) and food operation and management projects.

Q: What is the on-site verification process for food business licenses?
A: During on-site verification, there must be no fewer than two verification personnel. The verification personnel should fill out the on-site verification form for food business license. After the applicant verifies that there are no errors, the verification personnel and the applicant should sign or affix their seals on the verification form. If the applicant refuses to sign or affix a seal, the verification personnel should note the circumstances of the refusal and may record it by means of audio or video recording, etc. If necessary, relevant personnel should be invited to serve as witnesses.

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