Food Industry Registration (食品業者登錄) is a system implemented by Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare from 1 January 2023, designed to capture the basic details and product information of food businesses, so that those businesses operate lawfully and in line with the relevant regulations. It gives the authorities an effective basis for guidance and inspection; for the individual business it strengthens self-management, and for the sector as a whole it raises food hygiene and safety standards and supports industry growth.
- Food Industry Registration (食品業者登錄) is a system implemented by Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare from 1 January 2023, designed to capture the basic details and product information of food businesses,
- It gives the authorities an effective basis for guidance and inspection; for the individual business it strengthens self-management, and for the sector as a whole it raises food hygiene and safety standards and supports industry growth
There are several ways to register:
- Register directly online with an electronic certificate - a business certificate or Citizen Digital Certificate - using a card reader, or complete a paper form and submit it to the health authority for assistance with registration.
- Apply through the foodpanda registration platform website.
- For more information, see the Taiwan FDA food and drug business registration platform or the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Food Industry Registration Q&A.
- Register directly online with an electronic certificate - a business certificate or Citizen Digital Certificate - using a card reader, or complete a paper form and submit it to the health authority for assistance with registration
- Apply through the foodpanda registration platform website
- For more information, see the Taiwan FDA food and drug business registration platform
- or the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Food Industry Registration Q&A
Here is what registration involves in detail:
- Registration platform: food businesses register on the designated platform. The platform address may vary by local food regulator and is normally provided by the relevant government agency.
- Registration method: businesses may need a card reader and the corresponding certificate, such as a business certificate, Citizen Digital Certificate or National Health Insurance card. Once on the platform, follow the prompts to fill in the required information.
- Information required: businesses fill in detailed information, including but not limited to basic business details, business address and information on the responsible person.
- Document upload: supporting documents such as the business certificate or hygiene permit may need to be uploaded to verify the business is legitimate.
- Online registration: businesses are encouraged to register online for speed and convenience.
- User manual: the platform normally provides a user manual to help businesses understand which fields to complete and how.
- Keeping information current: businesses should report accurately according to actual operations and keep the information up to date.
Food Industry Registration is an important step toward food safety and lawful operation, and helps build a transparent, safe food supply chain.
Food Industry Registration platform: https://fadenbook.fda.gov.tw/pub/index.aspx