List of occupations that require a food safety license

Occupations require a food safety license specifically regulated in Vietnamese law to ensure food safety for consumers. Applying for a food hygiene and safety certificate is mandatory for many food production and business establishments. However, there are also some cases where this license is exempted. The article below will clarify issues related to food hygiene and safety licenses, helping customers better understand the regulations and the list of industries that require a food safety license.

What is a food safety license?

Food safety license, also known as Food Safety Facility Certificate, is a type of license issued by a competent state agency. This certificate confirms that the food production and business establishment has fully met the requirements and conditions for food safety and hygiene as prescribed.

This not only ensures product quality and protects the health of consumers, but also contributes to building trust and reputation for the business in the eyes of customers and partners. Possessing a food safety certificate is a mandatory condition for establishments in the food industry to operate legally and sustainably.

Cases exempt from food hygiene and safety certificates

Pursuant to Article 12 of Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, the following establishments are not subject to food safety certification:

1. Initial production was small;
2. Food production and trading without a fixed location;
3. Small preliminary processing;
4. Small food business;
5. Trading in pre-packaged foods;
6. Producing and trading in tools and materials for packaging and storing food;
7. Restaurants in hotels;
8. The collective kitchen does not have a registered food business;
9. Street food business;
10. The facility has been granted one of the following Certificates:

• Good manufacturing practices (GMP),
• Hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) system,
• ISO 22000 food safety management system,
• International Food Standards (IFS),
• Global standards for food safety (BRC),
• Food safety system certification (FSSC 22000) or equivalent is valid.

Note: Although it is not necessary to have a food hygiene and safety certificate, you must comply with the corresponding food safety conditions.

List of occupations that require a food safety license

Occupations that require a food safety license include the following occupations:

Consulting services and support for issues related to food hygiene and safety licenses

To save time, effort and ensure the licensing process goes smoothly, customers can use the consulting and support services of Long Phan. We are committed to providing optimal solutions to help you carry out procedures related to food hygiene and safety licenses quickly and effectively. Our services include:

• Consulting on professions that require a food safety license;
• Advise subjects who must have a food safety license;
• Consulting on cases of exemption from food hygiene and safety licenses;
• Consulting and support in preparing dossiers for food hygiene and safety certificates;
• Instructions on the order and procedures for applying for a food safety license;
• Representing the customer to apply for a food safety license;
• Consulting on how to handle violations without a food hygiene and safety license;
• Consulting and answering other issues related to food hygiene and safety licenses.

Food safety and hygiene certificates are important documents for food production and business establishments, helping to ensure that products meet hygiene and safety standards. Customers need to clearly understand the list of industries that require food safety and hygiene certificates to ensure business operations and avoid risks. If you need further advice on related issues, please contact Long Phan via the hotline: 0906735386 for support.