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FSSAI license is required for every type of businesses dealing with the food products but after getting the license the food business owner has to follow the compliances that comes with it that is annual return filing.
Annual return is to be filed by business owner within the prescribed time to avoid the penalty for the delay.
• Any food business whose turnover is over Rs12 lakh has to file the return
• Food business involved in importing, exporting, storing, selling, manufacturing and transporting the food item has to file the return.
• Food business of manufacturing or distribution of milk or dairy product is eligible to file the annual return
*Fast food joint, restaurants, grocery store, canteens are exempted from filing the annual return
There are two type of annual return filing form
• Form D1 for annual return (for business other than milk and milk product) and
• Form D2 for half yearly return( for business of milk and milk product).
The required document is accordingly
Form d1 (annual return)-
Name and address of the license holder.
FSSAI license number.
Statement showing quantity of food products which are manufactured, exported, imported and handled ( in tons).
The statement contains the following particulars:
• Name of the food product manufactured, handled, exported or imported.
• Size of can, bottle, bulk package or any other package.
• Quantity in metric tons.
• Total Value of the food products
For import or export, the additional information is to be stated in the statement:
• Name of the port or country of export.
• The quantity imported or exported in kg.
• Rate per kg or per unit of packing CIF/FOB.
• Total Value of food product.
Form D2 (half yearly return filing)-
FBO name and address.
FSSAI license number.
Details of procurement like the type of milk, total quality MT, total fat MT, Total SNF content MT, Price Rs/Kg of milk, fate and SNF.
Details of purchase of milk products such as the name of milk product, source of purchase, total quantity purchase, average fat and SNF%, quantity used and closing balance.
Reconstitution details.
Details of milk products sold, manufactured and stock position.
Conversion of milk into milk products details outsourced to other dairies.
Details of milk marketing.
Statement showing quantities of milk products exported and manufactured in tons with their sale value during the period.
All food business operators registered with the FSSAI are required to file an Annual Return.
Penalties for not filing FSSAI Annual Return may include fines and/or suspension or cancellation of the food business operator's registration.
FSSAI Annual Return should be filed on time, late filing may result in penalties and fines.
The process for filing FSSAI Annual Return involves logging into the FSSAI portal, filling out the Annual Return form with the required information, and submitting the form along with any necessary supporting documents.
Yes, FSSAI Annual Return can be amended after it has been filed by submitting a request to the FSSAI.
No, FSSAI Annual Return should be filed for each financial year separately.
There may be exemptions for certain categories of food business operators, such as small-scale or cottage industries. It is important to check with the FSSAI for any exemptions that may apply to your business.