FSSAI Return Filing
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Filing your FSSAI annual return is not just a legal requirement but a key aspect of running a food business in India. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates food safety and standards, and each business dealing with food products must comply with their norms to ensure quality and safety in the food supply chain.
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Table of Content
- Introduction to FSSAI Annual Return Filing
- Applicability of FSSAI Return Filing
- Types of FSSAI Returns & Their Applicability
- Entities Exempted from Filing FSSAI Returns
- Information Needed for Filing the FSSAI Annual Return
Introduction to FSSAI Annual Return Filing
Including:
- Large-scale and small-scale manufacturers
- Processors of food products
- Businesses that repack or relabel food items (even if not manufacturing themselves)
- Entities bringing food products into India from other countries
- Businesses exporting food products (either manufactured or traded)
- Engaged in collection, chilling, processing, or distribution of milk and milk products
FAQs for FSSAI Return Filing
FBOs involved in manufacturing, repacking, importing, or exporting of food products are required to file Form D1 (Annual Return). Dairy businesses must also file Form D2 (Half-Yearly Return).
No. It is mandatory only for license holders involved in specific activities like manufacturing, import, export, and dairy. Retailers, transporters, restaurants, etc., are exempt from filing returns.
- Form D1 – Annual return for manufacturers, repackers, importers, exporters
- Form D2 – Half-yearly return for dairy businesses
The due date is 31st May of every year for the preceding financial year (1st April to 31st March).
- 30th April for October–March
- 30th October for April–September
A penalty of ₹100 per day is levied for each day of delay beyond the due date.
Continuous non-compliance may lead to:
- Hefty fines
- Suspension or cancellation of your FSSAI license
Returns can be filed:
- Online via the FoSCoS Portal
- Offline by submitting the return to the Designated Officer of your area
Yes. Even if no manufacturing or sales occurred, you are required to file a NIL return.
Yes, return filing is mandatory for both Central and State license holders, if engaged in applicable activities.
Yes. Separate returns must be filed for each licensed unit or location.
Currently, the FoSCoS portal does not support return revision, so double-check all entries before submitting.
No. FSSAI return filing is not mandatory for basic registration holders.
Details like product names, quantities produced/sold, pack sizes, invoice values, and country of export/import are required.
As of now, digital signatures are not mandatory, but form submission must be properly authenticated on the FoSCoS portal.
Related Business Registrations
In addition to registration or incorporation, a business may require other registrations depending on the business activity undertaken. Talk to an Advisor to find out registrations your business may require post registration.
