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Business license and notification for foodrelated business

This page covers current guidelines and forms for license application and notification for food businesses under the Food Sanitation Act, enforced as of June 1, 2021.

Business license for general food preparation facility

Business license for food truck business

Notification for food-related business

Food sanitation supervisor

Business license for general food preparation facility

Guidelines


[New application] for general food preparation facility

Please submit the following documents approximately 10 days before the scheduled completion of your facility.


☆Required documents

1 Business license application form (PDF:225KB　Excel:43KB)
2 Current business license certificate (floor plan showing the structure and equipment of the facility should be attached)
3 Certificate verifying the food sanitation manager (food sanitation manager license book etc.)
4 Water quality examination results conducted within12 months prior to application (in cases using water other than tap water, private water supply system (専用水道), or private water supply facility(簡易専用水道))
5 Application fee (PDF:103KB)
(in cases of incorporation)
The authenticity of the corporate registry will be confirmed by the corporation number on the business license application form. Therefore, if you do not submit the corporate number on the business license application form, Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書) should be attached.

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business facility (Tama District)


[Renewal] for general food preparation facility

If you wish to continue operating after your business license expires, please apply for a renewal approximately one month prior to the expiration date.


☆Required documents

1 Business license application form (PDF:225KB　Excel:43KB)
2 Current business license certificate (floor plan showing the structure and equipment of the facility should be attached)
3 Certificate verifying the food sanitation manager (food sanitation manager license book etc.)
4 Water quality examination results conducted within12 months prior to application (in cases using water other than tap water, private water supply system (専用水道), or private water supply facility (簡易専用水道))
5 Application fee (PDF:103KB)

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business facility (Tama District)


[Changes] in general food preparation facility

When any change occurs in the filed information on the business license application form or in the operational facility, please notify such effects within 10 days of the change.

☆Required documents

1 Change notification form (PDF:221KB　Excel:43KB)
2 Business license certificate
3 Related documents verifying the change
  Change Required document
Individual Change of surname due to marriage, divorce, etc. Certificate of family register (戸籍謄本)
Change of address of business operator (residence address) none
Corporation Change in trade name
Change in location of head office		 Enter the corporation number in the form to confirm the authenticity of the corporate registry.
If you do not submit the corporate number in the business license application form, the Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書) should be attached.
Change in the name of the representative Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書)
Change of food sanitation manager Certificate verifying the food sanitation manager (food sanitation manager license book etc.)
Change in facility Floor plan showing the structure and equipment of the facility
Change in facility name, business name, and other filed information none
Depending on the extent of the changes and the circumstances, a new business license application may be required. Please consult in advance.

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business facility (Tama District)


[Closure] for general food preparation facility

(1) Have closed the business
(2) Have moved the business facility
(3) Have changed the business operator
In above cases, please notify any closures within 10 days from the change.

※In case of (2) and (3), you must apply for a new business license. However, concerning (3), cases due to transfer, inheritance, corporate merger, or corporate divestiture, succession of the business license may be permitted. Please consult in advance.

☆Required documents

1 Closure notification form (PDF:221KB　Excel:43KB)
2 Business license certificate

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business facility(Tama District)


[Succession] of business license for general food preparation facility

To initiate a succession of the business license on any of the following grounds and to continue operating the business, please submit the notification of the succession without delay. If a transfer is planned, please consult with us in advance.


☆Required documents

1 Notification form for business succession (PDF:150KB　Excel:34KB)
2 Business license certificate
3 Documented evidence of the relevant facts
Grounds for succession Required document
Individual/Corporation: Transfer succession Documents to prove the business was transferred (ex. a copy of the transfer agreement)
Individual: Inheritance succession
  • Certificate of family register (戸籍謄本) or a copy of legal heir certificate (法定相続情報一覧図)
  • Written consent of all heirs (if there are two or more heirs)
Corporation: corporate merger Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書)
Corporation: corporate divestiture Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書)
* When the business was succeeded through a transfer, an investigation will be conducted by a local health center about the situation of the business.

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business facility (Tama District)


Business license for food truck business

Guidelines


[New application] for food truck business

Please submit the following documents approximately 10 days before the scheduled completion of your facility.


☆Required documents

1 Business license application form (PDF:225KB　Excel:43KB)
2 Plan showing the structure and equipment of the facility
3 General business summary(PDF:118KB　Word:24KB)
4 Application fee(PDF:103KB)
5 Certificate verifying the food sanitation manager (food sanitation manager license book etc.)
(in cases of incorporation)
The authenticity of the corporate registry will be confirmed by the corporation number on the business license application form. Therefore, if you do not submit the corporate number on the business license application form, the Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書) should be attached.

☆Submission and consultation

○ ※Preparation site is located in Tokyo.
→
Yes		 Public Health Center
designated to regulate
your preparation site
(Tama District )
↓No
○ The location of the office
or automobile storage is
in Tokyo.
→
Yes		 Public Health Center
designated to regulate
the office or automobile
storage location
(Tama District )
↓No
○ Applicant's address
is in Tokyo.
→
Yes		 Public Health Center
designated to regulate
the applicant's address
(Tama District)
↓No    
Public Health Center
designated to regulate
main business location
(Tama District )		  
※ Preparation site is a facility for conducting the following activities.
(The preparation site may require a separate business license)
  • Cooking and packaging of food to be handled on food trucks
  • Cleaning and disinfection of utensils and equipment
  • Supplying water to water tanks
  • Storage of food, containers and packaging

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center that issued the business license (Tama district)


[Renewal] for food truck business

If you wish to continue operating after your business license expires, please apply for a renewal approximately one month prior to the expiration date.


☆Required documents

1 Business license application form (PDF:225KB　Excel:43KB)
2 Current business license certificate (plan showing the structure and equipment of the facility should be attached)
3 Certificate verifying the food sanitation manager (food sanitation manager license book etc.)
4 Application fee(PDF:103KB)

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center that issued the business license (Tama district)


[Changes] in food truck business

When any change occurs in the filed information in the business license application form or in the general business summary, please notify such effects within 10 days of the change.


☆Required documents

1 Change notification form (PDF:221KB　Excel:43KB)
→ In case of the change in the filed general business summary, please use this form (PDF:59KB; e.g. preparation site, location of business operation, vehicle registration number, handling items, etc.
2 Business license certificate
3 Related documents verifying the change
  Change Required documents
Individual Change in surname due to marriage, divorce, etc. Certificate of family register (戸籍謄本)
Change in address of business operator (residence address) none
Corporation Change in business name
Change in location of head office		 Enter the corporation number in the form to confirm the authenticity of the corporate registry.
If you do not submit the corporate number in the business license application form, the Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書) should be attached.
Change in the name of the representative Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書)
Change of food sanitation manager Certificate verifying the food sanitation manager (food sanitation manager license book etc.)
Change in facility Plan showing the structure and equipment of the facility
Change of vehicle registration number A copy of the motor vehicle inspection certificate showing the new vehicle registration number and vehicle identification number.
Change in facility name, business name, and other filed information none

※Depending on the extent of the change and the circumstances, a new business license application may be required. Please consult in advance.

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center that issued the business license (Tama district)


[Closure] of food truck business

(1) Have closed the business
(2) Have moved the business location
(3) Have changed the business operator
In above cases, please notify any closures within 10 days of the change.

※In case of (2) and (3), you must apply for a new business license. However, concerning (3), in cases of transfer, inheritance, corporate merger, or corporate divestiture, succession of the business license may be permitted. Please consult in advance.

☆Required document

1 Closure notification form (PDF:221KB　Excel:43KB)
2 Business license certificate

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center that issued the business license (Tama district)


[Succession] of food truck business

To initiate a succession of the business license on any of the following grounds and to continue operating the business, please submit the notification of the succession without delay. If a transfer is planned, please consult with us in advance.


☆Required documents

1 Notification form for business succession (PDF:150KB　Excel:34KB)
2 Business license certificate
3 Documented evidence of the relevant facts
Grounds for succession Required document
Individual/Corporation: Transfer succession Documents to prove the business was transferred (ex. a copy of the transfer agreement)
Individual: Inheritance succession
  • Certificate of family register (戸籍謄本) or a copy of legal heir certificate (法定相続情報一覧図)
  • Written consent of all heirs (if there are two or more heirs)
Corporation: corporate merger Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書)
Corporation: corporate divestiture Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書)
* When the business was succeeded through a transfer, an investigation will be conducted by a local health center about the situation of the business.

☆Appy and make inquiry
Public Health Center that issued the business license (Tama district)

Notification of food-related business

Guidelines


[Notification] for general food preparation facility

☆Required documents

1 Business notification form (PDF:225KB　Excel:43KB)
2 Certificate verifying the food sanitation manager (food sanitation manager license book etc.)
(In cases of incorporation)
The authenticity of the corporate registry will be confirmed by the corporation number on the notification form. Therefore, if you do not submit the corporate number on the business license application form, the Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明 書) should be attached.

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business (Tama District)


[Changes] in general food preparation facility

When any change occurs in the filed information in the notification form, please notify such effects within 10 days of the change.

☆Required documents

1 Change notification form (PDF:221KB　Excel:43KB)
2 Related documents verifying the change
  Change Required document
Individual Change in surname due to marriage, divorce, etc. Certificate of family register (戸籍謄本)
Change in address of business operator (residence address) none
Corporation Change in trade name
Change in location of head office		 Enter the corporation number in the form to confirm the authenticity of the corporate registry.
If you do not submit the corporate number in the business license application form, the Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書) should be attached.
Change in the name of the representative attach the Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書)
Change of food sanitation manager Certificate verifying the food sanitation manager (food sanitation manager license book etc.)
Change of vehicle registration number Documents showing the new number such as the vehicle inspection certificate
Change in facility name, business name, and other filed information none
※Depending on the extent of the change and the circumstances, a new business license application may be required. Please consult in advance.

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business (Tama District)


[Closure] in general food preparation facility

(1) Have closed the business
(2) Have moved the business facility
(3) Have changed the business operator
In above cases, please notify any closures within 10 days from the change.

※In case of (2) and (3), you must submit a new notification. However, concerning (3), in cases of transfer, inheritance, corporate merger, or corporate divestiture, succession of the notification may be permitted. Please consult in advance.

☆Required documents

1 Closure notification form (PDF:221KB　Excel:43KB)

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business (Tama District)


[Succession] of general food preparation facility

To initiate a succession of the business license on any of the following grounds and to continue operating the business, please submit the notification of the succession without delay. If a transfer is planned, please consult with us in advance.


☆Required documents

1 Notification form for business succession (PDF:150KB　Excel:34KB)
2 Documented evidence of the relevant facts
Grounds for succession Required document
Individual/Corporation: Transfer succession Documents to prove the business was transferred (ex. a copy of the transfer agreement)
Individual: Inheritance succession
  • Certificate of family register (戸籍謄本) or a copy of legal heir certificate(法定相続情報一覧図)
  • Written consent of all heirs (if there are two or more heirs)
Corporation: corporate merger Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書)
Corporation: corporate divestiture Certificate of Registered Matters of the corporation (登記事項証明書)
* When the business was succeeded through a transfer, an investigation will be conducted by a local health center about the situation of the business.

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business (Tama District)

Food sanitation supervisor

Preparations

Business operators engaged in the manufacturing or processing of the following items are obligated to allocate a food sanitation supervisor. When a food sanitation supervisor has been allocated (or changed), please submit the notification within 15 days.


  • Whole milk powder (confined to products contained in cans with a capacity of not more than 1,400g)
  • Sweetened milk powder
  • Formulated milk powder
  • Processed meat products (ham, sausages, bacon, and similar products)
  • Fish ham
  • Fish sausages
  • Irradiated food
  • Edible fats & oils (confined to products manufactured through a process of decoloring or deodorizing)
  • Margarine
  • Shortening
  • Addictive (confined to products for which specifications have been established pursuant to the provisions of Article 11 Paragraph 1 of the Food Sanitation Act)

☆Required documents

1 Food sanitation supervisor appointment/change form (PDF:131KB　Excel:21KB)
2 Curriculum vitae of appointed food sanitation supervisor
3 Document certifying the fulfillment of the items in Article 48, Paragraph 6 of the Food Sanitation Act.
※For more information on eligibility requirements, please check here. (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare page)
4 Documents verifying the relationship between the supervisor and the business operator

☆Submission and consultation
Public Health Center designated to regulate your business facility (Tama District)

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