Overview
FSSAI Annual Return is a mandatory compliance requirement for food businesses operating in India under a valid FSSAI license. Every Food Business Operator who holds a Central or State license is required to file annual return in the prescribed format with the concerned authority. The regulation is governed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
The purpose of filing FSSAI Annual Return is to provide details of the quantity of food products manufactured, imported, exported or handled during the financial year. It helps the authority monitor food safety standards and ensure transparency in the food supply chain. The annual return is generally required to be filed in Form D 1 for manufacturers and importers. In case of milk and milk products, Form D 2 is required to be filed half yearly.
Every eligible food business operator must file the annual return on or before 31st May for the preceding financial year. Failure to file the return within due date attracts a penalty of Rs 100 per day of delay, subject to maximum limits as prescribed. Even if there is no business activity during the year, the return must be filed to avoid non compliance issues. Filing correct data is very important to avoid scrutiny or notices from the department.
Many businesses miss this compliance due to lack of awareness or proper record keeping. BizGlobal assists food business operators in preparing and filing Form D 1 and Form D 2 accurately, verifying production and sales data, coordinating with the FSSAI department and ensuring timely filing so that you remain fully compliant and avoid penalties.
