The document discusses the regulatory requirements for foodservice operators in the Philippines. It states that foodservice operators are considered merchants under the Civil Code and Code of Commerce. Their business can be a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. The document then provides steps an operator must take to obtain necessary permits, including registering their business name, maintaining books of account for tax purposes, and paying various fees to local offices like the mayor's office, engineering, fire, and health departments. Finally, it mentions some key food safety regulations like the Restaurant Code of 1974 that operators must comply with to safeguard public health.

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2. The Civil Code and the Code of Commerce consider the foodservice operator as a
merchant. As such, it has the capacity to engage in commerce in accordance with
these laws. The business may be a single proprietorship, a partnership or even a
corporation. Whatever form of business or organization is chosen, all three types are
regulated by the Civil Code of Philippines.
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3. An example present a guide and steps for the
new operator in getting a permit:
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5. Purpose
Step 
protect the public dealing with a particular foodservice establishment, so that the names and
real identity of all persons having interest in the business may be known to the public.
The owners are also required to have their trade names and service marks registered with the
Philippines Patent Office pursuant to the Trademark Law.
This serves as a protection against infringement by other persons who have no right to use the
name and logo.
This is very important particularly for food establishments which have already established
goodwill in certain lines and are well known to the public.
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6. Step 
 This process enables the BIR to determine the taxes properly due to the
government.
 Another reason for requiring the operator to maintain the books of account is for
them to know the condition of the food business, Inspection of the books is done
from time to time.
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7. These various offices are required fees to be paid by
foodservice operator to obtain a mayor’s permit:
Mayor's Permit
Engineering Department
• Annual Electric Fee
•Sign Board Fee
•Building Inspection Fee
•Mechanical Fee
Fire Department
•Annual Fire Fee
•Storage Fee
•Conveyance Fee
Health Department
•Sanitary Inspection Fee
•Health Certificate
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Office Department
•Office Treasurer
Office of the Traffic
•Office of the Traffic
Bureau
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9. Example of various regulations:
 Restaurant Code of 1974
 Presidential Decree Nos. 522,825 and 856 - all aimed to safeguard the public’s
health. These provide necessary to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the food
served to the customers. The legislation require the reason operator to obtain a
sanitary permit, health certificates and to pay garbage fee to city or the
municipality where the business is to operate.
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11. Thank You
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