Procedures for re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety

Re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety is an important procedure for food production and business establishments. This procedure applies when the certificate is lost, damaged, expired or there is a change in facility information. The article below will provide detailed instructions on the process of reissuing the certificate of food safety eligibility.

Cases of re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety

Decree 17/2020/ND-CP specifically stipulates cases where it is necessary to re-issue a Certificate of eligibility for food safety. Understanding these cases helps businesses be proactive in the process of applying for re-certification.

Cases requiring recertification include:

• Lost or damaged certificate;
• Change the name of the facility, do not change the owner, address, location and entire production process and business items;
• Change the owner of the establishment but do not change the establishment’s name, address, location and entire production process and business items;
• Recertification due to change in production or business locations or changes or additions to production processes or business items;
• Re-issued due to expired food safety certificate.

Process for re-issuance of the certificate of eligibility for food safety

Documents need to be prepared

To apply for a re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety, establishments need to prepare complete documents according to regulations. Preparing correct and complete documents helps the approval process take place quickly and smoothly.

In case of reissue due to loss or damage:

• Application for re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safetyconditions (according to form)

>>> Download sample: Application form for re-issuance of certificate of food safety eligibility

In case of change of name or owner:

• Application for re-issuance of Certificate
• Copy of old Certificate (confirmed by the facility)
• Health certificate and confirmation of food safety training of the new owner (if the owner changes)

In case of change of location, production process or expiration:

• The profile is similar to the first new registration

Implementation procedures

The process of re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety is carried out according to the following steps:

1. Step 1: Prepare documents The facility needs to prepare complete documents according to the requirements of each specific case. Careful preparation helps avoid omissions and additional documents.
2. Step 2: Submit application The facility submits the application at the Food Safety Management Board under the Department of Industry and Trade. There are two ways to apply:

• Through postal service
• Submit directly to the receiving agency (specific address depends on each locality)

1. Step 3: Wait for results Processing time depends on each case:

• 3-5 working days in cases where re-evaluation is not required
• Maximum 3 months in cases where direct appraisal of the facility is required

Cost and time to re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety

When applying to re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety, the establishment needs to clearly understand the costs and processing time of the application. This information helps facilities be proactive in planning and preparing resources.

The cost of reissuing the Certificate includes:

1. Reissue fee: 150,000 VND/time
2. Appraisal fee (depending on type of facility):

• Small production establishments: 500,000 VND/time/facility;
• Food service establishments with over 200 meals: 1,000,000 VND/time/establishment

Document processing time:

1. In case re-evaluation is not needed: 3-5 working days
2. In case direct appraisal is required:

• First appraisal: 15 days
• Time to fix (if any): maximum 60 days
• Re-evaluation: 10 working days

Facilities need to pay attention to the above timelines to be proactive in the process of applying for re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety, ensuring business operations are not interrupted due to lack of legal documents.

Consulting services for re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety

To ensure that the process of re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety goes smoothly, customers can choose to use the consulting service to reissue the Certificate of Food Safety Qualification. This service brings many benefits to businesses.

Benefits of consulting services:

• Save time and effort for businesses
• Ensure records are complete and accurate according to regulations
• Support in resolving problems during the re-issue process
• Consulting on issues related to food safety

At Long Phan, we provide food safety certificate re-issuance services. Service scope includes:

• Instructions for preparing documents;
• Drafting documents and forms;
• Representatives submit applications and track results;
• Consulting on overcoming food safety problems (if any).

Re-issuance of the Certificate of eligibility for food safety is an important procedure for food production and business establishments. Customers need to follow the correct process and prepare complete documents to ensure legal business operations. If you need advice on procedures for re-certification, please contact the hotline 0906735386 for detailed instructions.