Health Food Governing Act Article 8

A health food manufacturing or import permit is valid for five years. Application for renewal shall be filed within three months prior to the expiration of the term with the central competent authority if continued manufacturing or importation after the expiration is desired. The term of each renewal shall not exceed five years. The permit shall automatically become null and void if renewal application is not filed within the prescribed period or renewal is not granted.If the above permit is stained, damaged or lost, an application shall be filed, with reasons stated, with the original issuing authority for a replacement or reissuance, and the original permit shall at the same time be surrendered for cancellation or canceled by the issuing authority by public notice.