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Fssai Annual Return
Discover the importance of FSSAI annual returns for food businesses, including types, due dates, penalties for late filing, and compliance benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is an FSSAI annual return?
An FSSAI annual return is a mandatory filing required for food business operators to report their food business activities and compliance with FSSAI regulations for the year.
Q. Who needs to file an FSSAI annual return?
Food business operators engaged in manufacturing, importing, exporting, storing, handling, distributing, or transporting food products with a business turnover exceeding Rs. 12 lakhs are required to file annual returns.
Q. What is the deadline for filing FSSAI annual returns?
FSSAI Form D1 for food manufacturers, importers, and others is due by May 31st of each year. FSSAI Form D2 for milk and milk products must be filed by October 31st for the period from April to September, and by April 30th for the period from October to March.
Q. What are the penalties for late filing of FSSAI annual returns?
A penalty of Rs. 100 per day may be imposed for each day of delay if the annual return is not filed by the deadline.
Q. What forms are used for filing FSSAI annual returns?
Food business operators use Form D1 for annual returns, while Form D2 is used for half-yearly returns specifically for milk and milk products.
Q. How can I file an FSSAI annual return?
FSSAI annual returns can be filed either online through the FSSAI portal.