Legal analysis: a health certificate is required to apply for a business license, and other types of business licenses do not require a health certificate. Health certificate refers to the proof of preventive health examination, which proves that the examinee has the health quality to engage in the prescribed business.

Legal basis: Article 35 of the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the state implements a licensing system for food production and operation. Engaged in food production, food sales, catering services, shall obtain a license according to law.