Legal analysis: to apply for a food production license, the following materials shall be submitted to the local food and drug supervision and administration department at or above the county level where the applicant is located: (1) an application for a food production license; (2) A copy of the business license; (3) the plan of the food production and processing place and its surrounding environment, the layout of each functional area, the layout of process equipment and the flow chart of food production process; (4) List of major equipment and facilities for food production; (5) Rules and regulations for ensuring food safety, such as incoming inspection records, production process control, ex-factory inspection records, food safety self-inspection, health management of employees, recall of unsafe food, and handling of food safety accidents. Where the applicant entrusts others to apply for a food production license, the agent shall submit the power of attorney and the identity certificate of the agent.

Legal basis: Article 1 In order to standardize the production licensing activities of food and food additives, strengthen the supervision and management of food production and ensure food safety, this Food Production Licensing Law is formulated in accordance with the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the Administrative Licensing Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) and other laws and regulations.