SERVICES FOR OBTAINING FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATES FOR HOUSEHOLD BUSINESSES

Introduce

For businesses operating in the production, processing, or trading of food, obtaining a Food Safety Certificate is a mandatory requirement under the law in many cases. This is not only a condition for the business to operate legally but also contributes to enhancing reputation and building trust with customers and partners.

With experience in handling applications for numerous food businesses, restaurants, eateries, cafes, and food production facilities, Thien Thuy Law Firm provides comprehensive consulting and application services for Food Safety Certificates, helping clients save time and minimize risks during the assessment process.

1. Regulations on Food Safety and Hygiene Licenses for Household Businesses

According to Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, food production and business establishments must have a food safety certificate if they fall under the following cases:

• Food and beverage service businesses: restaurants, cafes, beverage shops, fast food outlets, etc.
• Food production and processing businesses are under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

For small-scale businesses and street food vendors, they only need to comply with regulations on food safety conditions and sign a commitment to ensure food hygiene and safety as required by law.

2. Food Safety Certificate Application Service at Thien Thuy Law Firm

2.1. Service Costs

The cost of the procedure will depend on the type of activity, the size of the facility, the business sector, and the current status of the business location.

Please contact Thien Thuy Law Firm for advice and a quote tailored to your specific case.

2.2. Benefits of using the service

• Consultation on legal requirements before filing the application.
• Guidance on arranging facilities to meet assessment requirements.
• Drafting and completing the application according to regulations.
• Representing the client in dealings with government agencies.
• Assisting the assessment team at the facility.
• Monitoring the application until the results are received.
• Delivery of the certificate to the requested location.

2.3. Required customer documents

• Household businesses only need to prepare:
• Business registration certificate.
• Information about the business location or production facility.
• Floor plan or diagram of the facility.
• Medical certificate as required.
• Other relevant documents (if any).

2.4. Implementation time

Typically, it takes 15 working days from the date the application is complete and the facility meets the assessment criteria.

Our services include:

• Survey and assess the actual conditions of the facility.
• Advise on solutions to address existing issues before the assessment.
• Prepare and submit the application.
• Monitor the application processing.
• Assist the assessment team.
• Receive and hand over the certificate to the client.

3. Penalties for businesses operating without a Food Safety Certificate.

According to Decree 115/2018/ND-CP, business households without a Food Safety Certificate will be subject to penalties:

• Individuals: Fines up to 100,000,000 VND.
• Organizations: Fines up to 200,000,000 VND.

Furthermore, if the Food Safety Certificate has expired, the business must apply for renewal. In case of violations of food hygiene and safety regulations, the authorities have the right to revoke the license.

Conclude

A food safety certificate is a crucial requirement for many food businesses. Preparing the necessary documents, meeting facility requirements, and dealing with the relevant authorities can be time-consuming if you lack experience.

Thien Thuy Law Firm is ready to support clients from consultation and document preparation to certificate issuance, ensuring a quick, compliant, and cost-effective process.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

THIEN THUY LAW CONSULTING CO., LTD.

Address: MORITZ Building, 140 Nguyen Van Khoi Street, Thong Tay Hoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Hotline: 0911 732 048

Email: congtythienthuy2022@gmail.com