FSSAI Annual Return (D1)

At IndianTaxExpert, we help Food Business Operators (FBOs), including manufacturers, importers, repackers, and relabellers, to file their annual FSSAI returns seamlessly by compiling the required sales and production data as per FSSAI guidelines.

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All FBOs holding State or Central FSSAI Licenses and engaged in food manufacturing or importing (excluding milk products) are required to submit an annual return. The annual return is governed under Clause 2.1.13 of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, and must be filed on or before 31st May each year. Eligibility to file annual return: FBO holds a State or Central FSSAI License FBO is engaged in manufacturing, exporting, or importing food products (including milk & milk products)

Half-Yearly Returns for Milk & Milk Products

S.No	Period	Due Date	Form
1	1st April – 30th September	30th October	Form D1
2	1st October – 31st March	30th April	Form D2

Note: From FY 2020-21 onwards, the half-yearly return for milk product manufacturers has been discontinued.

FSSAI Annual Return: Key Due Dates

Food Business Operators (FBOs) must file annual returns to ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006. Stay updated to avoid penalties and maintain license validity.

Last Date

31st May of each year for the previous financial year.

Example

FSSAI annual return for FY 2020-21 was due on 31st May 2021.

Extensions

During exceptional cases like COVID-19, the FSSAI may extend the filing deadline without additional fees.

Prescribed Form

Form D-1 – mandatory for each class of food products handled or manufactured in the previous financial year.

Multiple Licenses

FBOs with multiple licenses must file separate returns for each license/location.

FSSAI Annual Return Filing via FoSCoS

All FSSAI annual returns must be filed online through the FoSCoS portal. Digital filing ensures compliance, timely reminders, and avoids penalties.

Online Filing via FoSCoS Portal

Digital reminders for timely filing
No need to maintain physical records
Helps avoid penalties for late submission
Streamlined national-level data collection for FSSAI

Information Required

Name and address of FBO
FSSAI License number
Quantities of food products handled, manufactured, exported, or imported
Per product: name, packaging, quantity, value
For exports/imports: country/port, quantity, rate, total value

Exemptions from Filing

Petty food business operators with FSSAI Registration
Distributors, wholesalers, retailers, transporters
Restaurants, grocery stores, fast-food outlets, canteens
Food service providers

Penalty for Late Filing

Failure to file annual returns by 31st May attracts a penalty of Rs. 100 per day, continuing until the return is filed. Timely submission is crucial to avoid fines and ensure uninterrupted operations.

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