Annual Return under FSSAI

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Who Should File FSSAI Returns?

Under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006, all Food Business Operators (FBOs) are mandated to file an Annual Return with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

✔ Every Food Business Operator (FBO) with an annual turnover exceeding ₹12 lakhs is required to comply with additional regulations.
This includes FBOs engaged in:

* Manufacturing of food products
* Import and export of food items
* Production of milk and milk products

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ANNUAL RETURN UNDER FSSAI

Form	Eligibility	Period	Due Date
Form D1 (Annual Return)	All food importers, manufacturers, packers, labellers, re-labellers, and re-packers must mandatorily file Form D1.	1 April to 31 March	On or before 31st May
Form D2 (Half-Yearly Return)	FBOs involved in manufacturing or importing milk or milk products must file Form D2 (half-yearly).	1 April to 30 September	Within 31st October
Form D2 (Half-Yearly Return)	FBOs involved in manufacturing or importing milk or milk products must file Form D2 (half-yearly).	1 October to 31 March	Within 30th April

Exemption from Filing the Annual FSSAI Return

Distributor
Wholeseller
Retailer
Storage
Transporter
Food Services
Petty Food Business Operator

What is the penalty for non-filing of Annual Returns?

Failure to file the annual return after May 31st each year will attract a penalty of ₹100 for each day of delay. However, the total penalty is capped and cannot exceed five times the annual license fee.