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FSSAI Annual Return

For FSSAI license

Every Food Business operator having an FSSAI license shall file FSSAI Annual Return once a year. Non-compliances of the same can be burdensome. Hurry up, what are you waiting for? Get your FSSAI return file in a hassle-free manner. CorpBiz can make your way of filing FSSAI Returns very easy by ensuring the successful completion of the process.

Overview on FSSAI Annual Return

The Government of India has introduced the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 with the motive to regulate and prevent the food industry. The Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, consist of laws that direct the sale, manufacturing, storage, distribution, and import of food items within the country. However, it would be good to ensure that all the proper criteria and compliances are duly fulfilled by the food business operator.

The term food safety guarantees that food is healthy and clean and is free from diseases like stomach aches, poisoning, etc. To ensure the purity of food and packed food items the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 was enacted. It has framed the food safety laws and regulates the food industry relating to manufacturing, sale, storage, distribution, and import.

What are the Kinds of Annual Return?

FSSAI Form D1

Food business units involved in manufacturing, importing, labeling, packing, re-labeling, and re-packing needs to file FSSAI Form D1 which is mandatory for them. The form is prescribed by the Food Safety Commissioner and is a mandatory for the FBOs irrespective of the production they are involved in.

The FSSAI annual return-Form D1 should be filed on or before 31st May of every fiscal year. The form is filed with the Licensing Authority depending upon the type of food products sold by the FBO in the preceding financial year.

FSSAI Form D2

Form D2 is filed half-yearly and not every food business operator is eligible to file Form D2. Instead, FSSAI license holders who are involved in the manufacturing and distribution of milk or milk products can file Form D2. Form D2 is filled from 1st April to 30th September and from 1st October to 31st March of every financial year.

What is the Due Date for Filing the FSSAI Annual Return?

FSSAI Returns	Due Dates	To Be Filed By
Form D1	31st May	Every food manufacturer, importer etc.
Form D2 (Half-Yearly Return)	30th September/30th March	Manufacturer of milk/milk products

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is FSSAI Return?

Every Business involved in food manufacturing, import, and export of food products or selling is required to file for the FSSAI annual return. Also, those who are involved in the manufacturing and distribution of dairy products should file for a half-yearly return.

Q. How can a person file FSSAI Return?

All food business operators are required to obtain the FSSAI License and file the FSSAI return either electronically or Physically as may be prescribed by the concerned Food Safety Commissioner, in Form D-1. It should be done on/or before 31st May of each year to the Licensing Authority concerning the classification of food items manufactured or sold by him during the previous financial year.

Q. What details are required for FSSAI Return?

Details of the food items manufactured, produced, or sell.
Description of the Size of a bottle or any other package and Quantity in Metric Ton.
Value of the products and the selling price per Kg item or unit of packing.
Details of the Exported or imported quantity in Kgs and the list of details of countries or ports where they are imported and exported.
Rate of Carriage In freight and Freight on Board.

Q. Elucidate the persons exempted from filing FSSAI Annual Return.

Fast food joints, Restaurants, Grocery stores, and Canteens are exempted from filing FSSAI Annual Returns.

Q. What are the consequences if a person fails to file FSSAI Return on time?

If a person fails to file FSSAI Return on time, he will be liable for a penalty of Rs. 100 which will be charged every day for the time for which the delay continues.

Q. What are the types of FSSAI Returns?

The Below-mentioned forms are used for filing FSSAI returns- Form D1 -For other manufacturing units and importer Form D2 -For Milk processing units with half-year returns

Q. What is FORM-D 1 in FSSAI Return?

Irrespective of the previous year’s production, all the Food Business operators need to file FSSAI Form D-1. FORM D-1 is an annual return, which can either be filed electronically or in the physical form specified by the Food Safety Commissioner.

Q. What is FORM-D 2 in FSSAI Return?

Every Food Business Operator engaged in Manufacturing milk or dairy products needs to file a Half-yearly return in FORM D-2. This return is for a period starting from 1st April to 30th September and 1st October to 31st March of every financial year.

Q. How can a person download the list of the supporting documents?

A person can download the list of the supporting documents by clicking on the login page and by selecting the “Supporting Documents”. However, you can also look into the above mentioned context - list of documents for your better understanding.

Q.What is the last date for filing FSSAI Return?

The last date for filing the FSSAI Return is 31st May of every financial year.