Quick Answer
Taiwan’s Food Business Registration Platform, run by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, is known locally as “Fei Deng Bu Ke” (“must register”). Under Article 8(3) of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation, food businesses of categories and sizes announced by the central authority must register with the authority before they may operate. According to the Nantou County Public Health Bureau, food and beverage businesses with business or company registration must register, and failure to register can be fined NT$30,000 to NT$3,000,000. Before opening, a drink shop should schedule food business registration alongside its business or company registration.
Legal Basis
Article 8 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation (excerpt):
| Paragraph | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Food businesses’ staff, premises, facility hygiene and quality assurance must meet the Regulations on Good Hygiene Practice for Food |
| 2 | Food businesses of announced categories and sizes must meet the Regulations on Food Safety Control Systems |
| 3 | Food businesses of announced categories and sizes must register before operating |
| 5 | Food businesses of announced categories and sizes must obtain certification of their hygiene and safety management system |
Do Drink Shops Need to Register?
According to the Nantou County Public Health Bureau, food and beverage businesses with business or company registration must register on the platform. Drink shops are food and beverage businesses, so confirm your registration status and register before opening; the exact scope and procedure follow announcements by the health authorities.
Pre-Opening Checklist
- Complete business or company registration
- Register on the Food Business Registration Platform
- Arrange premises and staff hygiene under the Regulations on Good Hygiene Practice for Food
- Keep ingredient receiving records and supplier information
- For chains, prepare labeling data for freshly made drinks; see Taiwan’s Bubble Tea Labeling Rules
Supplier Documents Matter Too
Stores should be able to explain where ingredients come from, including supplier names, specifications, ingredients and origin. Choosing suppliers with food safety certifications and complete documents makes store management easier; see HACCP vs ISO 22000 vs FSSC 22000.
How Tang Sugar Can Help
Tang Sugar’s partner factories hold ISO 22000 (SGS verified), FSSC 22000 and HACCP certification, and we can provide specifications, ingredients and origin information to help stores manage ingredients. If you’re preparing to open, see our tea shop opening services and How to Open a Bubble Tea Shop.
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FAQ
What is Taiwan’s food business registration?
The Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Food Business Registration Platform; under Article 8 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation, food businesses of announced categories and sizes must register before operating.
Do drink shops in Taiwan need food business registration?
According to the Nantou County Public Health Bureau, food and beverage businesses with business or company registration must register. The exact scope follows health authority announcements.
What happens if a food business doesn’t register?
According to the Nantou County Public Health Bureau, failure to register can be fined NT$30,000 to NT$3,000,000.
What other hygiene rules apply to drink shops?
Staff, premises, facility hygiene and quality assurance must meet the Regulations on Good Hygiene Practice for Food.
How is food business registration different from food traceability reporting?
The registration platform records basic business information; Taiwan’s food traceability system is where certain categories of food businesses upload product source and distribution data. They serve different purposes, and which applies depends on the business type.
Further Reading
- How to Open a Bubble Tea Shop
- Taiwan’s Bubble Tea Labeling Rules
- Bubble Tea Franchise vs Your Own Brand
- Adding Snacks to a Bubble Tea Shop
Sources
- Laws & Regulations Database of Taiwan: Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation (Article 8)
- Nantou County Public Health Bureau: Food business registration (in Chinese)
