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Food manufacturing and processing industry

Subject to approval from the competent administrative agency

1. What is the food manufacturing and processing industry?

The food manufacturing and processing industry manufactures food or food additives. Direct manufacturing and processingSo
This refers to a business that supplies to distributors or sells directly to consumers (including online).
Because they are larger in scale and have a wider distribution range than general restaurants or ready-to-eat manufacturing businesses, they are subject to strict facility standards and management obligations.

2. Practical overview and requirements

1. Legal basis

Article 36 of the Food Sanitation Act (Facility Standard)
Article 37 of the Food Sanitation Act (Business License, etc.) and Article 25 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act

2. Key Requirements

Location and building use: The purpose of the building register is ‘'Type 2 Neighborhood Living Facility (Manufacturing Plant)'’ or ‘'factory'’(Local government ordinances and environmental regulations must be checked)
Facility Standards: Work areas, food handling facilities, water supply facilities, restrooms, warehouses, etc. must be separated or compartmentalized, and designed to avoid tangled traffic lines.
Check the disqualification reasons: The business operator must not be subject to a business restriction period due to violation of the Food Sanitation Act.

3. Types of food-related business

We compare industries that are often confused with the food manufacturing and processing industry.

division	Food manufacturing and processing industry	Ready-to-eat manufacturing and processing industry
Target for sale	No restrictions (wholesale, retail, online, export)	End consumers (focused on B2C)
Distribution channels	Available at supermarkets, convenience stores, and online platforms	Direct sales and delivery (courier service available)
Obligations	Product manufacturing report, self-quality inspection (9 months~), HACCP, etc.	Self-quality inspection (9 months~), product manufacturing report can be omitted

4. Issuance period and required documents

Duration

About 3 to 7 days (Based on working days, subject to change depending on on-site inspection schedule)

Key required documents

Business registration application form
Facility layout (Indicates internal compartments and equipment locations)
Manufacturing Instructions (Raw materials, process, expiration date setting reasons, etc.)
Lease Agreement
Hygiene education completion certificate and health examination result (health certificate)
Water quality test report (when using groundwater)

3. Business registration procedures

1

Pre-review
Classification of industry and product groups, confirmation of HACCP mandatory application
2

Facility design
Preparation and construction of facility layout drawings that meet facility standards
3

Pre-education and screening
Completion of hygiene education and issuance of health certificate
4

Document submission
Apply for business registration to the local government (health department of public health center, etc.)
5

Issuance of permit
A responsible official visits the facility to verify compliance with the standards.
6

Issuance of registration certificate
After completing business registration, product manufacturing report and self-quality inspection are conducted.

Why You Need an Administrative Scrivener Who Knows Food

Our experts will perfectly resolve the complex facility standards and difficult permitting procedures.,
We help you reduce trial and error and focus solely on product quality and business growth.

1. Preventing location failure

By reviewing complex regulations such as building laws and environmental laws in advance,
We protect you from losses resulting from contracts with unsuitable locations.
2. Minimizing construction trial and error

We design layouts that take into account legal facility standards and work flow lines to prevent unnecessary re-construction.
3. Requires complicated document processing

Preparation of manufacturing method instructions, product manufacturing report, expiration date setting reason statement, etc.
We handle professional paperwork perfectly.
HACCP and Business Expansion Strategy

Beyond simple registration, we provide optimized design that takes into account future HACCP certification and online store openings.

The beginning of the food business ‘'faith'’no see.
But the basis of that trust is ‘'license'’ The process is
The legal procedures and facility standards are complex.
Many representatives are experiencing difficulties.

We will not stop at simply handing over the documents on your behalf.
So that your valuable business can start on a solid foundation without legal risks,
From site selection to facility design,
Up to post-administrative management A reliable, practice-oriented partnerI will be there for you.
Leave the difficult administrative tasks to the experts.,
Focus only on delicious food and marketing!

December 30, 2025
Seum Administrative Attorney Firm
Written by: Sangyoon Kim, Administrative Scrivener

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: I want to sell homemade desserts online. Do I really need a food manufacturing business?

A: Yes, if your goal is not simple in-store sales but rather entry into large platforms or distribution.
Registration as a food manufacturing and processing business is required.