Procedures for obtaining a Certificate of eligibility for food safety

Procedures for applying for a Certificate of eligibility for food safety (referred to as “Food Safety Certificate”) for food service establishments:

Food service establishments are food processing establishments including shops, stalls selling instant food, cooked food, restaurants, ready-to-eat meal processing establishments, canteens, and works canteen.  

Food service establishments must meet the following food safety conditions:

• The kitchen must be arranged according to the one-way principle to ensure no cross-contamination between unprocessed food and processed food;
• Walls, ceilings, floors of business areas and raw material warehouses are waterproof, cracked, and moldy;
• The dining area must be airy, cool, well-lit, maintain cleanliness, and take measures to prevent insects and harmful animals;
• Have food preservation equipment; Arrange toilets, waste collection, and treatment areas outside the kitchen area; Have tools to collect and store garbage and waste to ensure hygiene;
• There is enough water that meets technical standards to serve businesses;
• Eating utensils must ensure safety and hygiene, with separate utensils and containers for raw and cooked foods;
• Food must be processed to ensure safety and hygiene;
• Use food and food ingredients must have clear origins and ensure safety;
• Food displayed for sale must be kept in glass cabinets or hygienic storage equipment, resistant to dust, rain, sunlight, and the penetration of harmful insects and animals; displayed for sale on a table or shelf above the ground;
• Carry out three-step authentication and save food samples in accordance with law;
• Establishment owners/managers, direct processors, and staff must have health examination records and be trained in food safety and hygiene.

Food production and business establishments must have a Food Safety Certificate when operating, except for the cases specified in Clause 1, Article 12 of Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP.

Gia Luat's scope of work:

• Consulting Valued Customers on procedures and legal regulations related to applying for a Food Safety Certificate for food service establishments;
• Guiding Valued Customers to arrange establishments, and prepare necessary documents and records;
• Checking the legality and validity of documents provided by Valued Customers;
• Preparing documents in accordance with law;
• Representing/ together with Valued Customers to work with the establishment appraisal team;
• Following up and explaining documents as requested by competent authorities (if any);
• Representing Valued Customers to receive results.

We commit to:

• Take responsibility for fully and legally performing the work under the service contract signed with Valued Customers;
• Confidentiality of information and documents provided by Valued Customers.
• Provide the most comprehensive and effective solutions for enterprise operations and management, helping businesses limit risks and ensure compliance with legal regulations.

We believe that our professionalism and carefulness will bring satisfaction and peace of mind when Valued Customers choose Gia Luat.

Thank you very much for your attention to Gia Luat's services.