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Each Food Business Operator is obligated to submit periodic FSSAI returns, a requirement contingent upon the type of business and the category of the license held. This process of filing FSSAI returns is a crucial component of regulatory compliance, as stipulated by clause 2.1.13(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations.
Discover the essential FSSAI returns that are mandated based on the nature of the business activity and the category of the license. It is imperative to highlight that in cases where a Food Business Operator holds multiple FSSAI licenses, the obligation extends to filing distinct returns for each license.
There are three types of FSSAI returns for food business operators:
Food business operators engaged in manufacturing, processing, relabelling, repackaging, and importing are required to submit their annual returns within two months from the conclusion of the previous financial year (1st April - 31st March). The deadline for filing annual returns is set for 31st May.
Food business operators engaged in manufacturing/processing of milk and milk products are obligated to submit a half-yearly return covering the periods from 1st April to 30th September and 1st October to 31st March. The filing deadline for half-yearly returns is within one month from the conclusion of each respective period.
Food business operators engaged in exporting food products are required to file quarterly returns throughout the financial year.
All FBOs holding State and Central Food Licenses are eligible for filing FSSAI returns. Every business operator involved in the selling, importing, exporting, manufacturing, distributing, storing, and handling/transporting of any food product is required to file an annual return. Additionally, food businesses engaged in the distribution and manufacturing of milk are obligated to file half-yearly returns.
| Return Type | Eligibility | Due Date |
| Annual Return | FBOs involved in Manufacturing, Processing, Relabellers, Repackers and Importers | By 31st May (For Financial Year of the preceding year) |
| Half Yearly Return | FBOs involved in Manufacturing and Processing of Milk & Milk Products | To be filed within one month from the end of the periods - 1st April to 30th September and 1st October to 31st March |
| Quarterly Return | For Exporters | To be filed Quarterly |
FBOs which are not mentioned in the Eligibility Column of Annual Return are exempted from filing FSSAI Return.
The submission of periodic FSSAI returns by FBOs is a crucial aspect of regulatory compliance. It is imperative for FBOs to not only file these returns but also maintain records of the submission. Any inadvertent lapse, such as non-submission or the loss of submission proof, can expose FBOs to substantial penalties.
The provision of mandatory online submission of returns would facilitate the food business operators, ensure ease of doing business, and help create national-level databases.
As per clause 2.1.13 (1) of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011:
"Every manufacturer and importer holding a license must, on or before 31st May of each year, electronically submit a return or in physical form, as prescribed by the respective Food Safety Commissioner. This submission, made in 'Form D-1' as outlined in Schedule-2 of these Regulations, is to be sent to the Licensing Authority. The return should encompass details related to each class of food products handled by the entity during the preceding financial year."
"However, it is stipulated that every licensee involved in the manufacturing of milk and/or milk products must file half-yearly returns for the periods 1st April to 30th September and 1st October to 31st March of every financial year. These returns, submitted in 'Form D-2' as specified in Schedule-2 of these regulations, are required to be filed within one month from the conclusion of each respective period."
FSSAI returns should be filed in the proper prescribed format within the due time.
These returns are required to be sent physically or by Email to Food Licensing Authorities. Annual FSSAI return must be filed in Form D-1 and Half Yearly FSSAI return must be filed in Form D-2.
This return can be filed online on FoSCos website. Eligible FBOs are required to fill proper details and file the returns online.
The fees for filing FSSAI return would be Rs. 1,999 Only per Return.
If the return is filed in the due time then Rs. 100/- per day shall be leviable on the food business operator from the expiry date of due time.
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