FSSAI Annual Return
Every Food Business operator having an FSSAI license shall file FSSAI Annual Return once a year.
Online FSSAI Annual Return in India Starting at just Rs. 1999/-
The Government of India has introduced the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 with the motive to regulate and prevent the food industry. The Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, consist of laws that direct the sale, manufacturing, storage, distribution, and import of food items within the country. However, it would be good to ensure that all the proper criteria and compliances are duly fulfilled by the food business operator.
The term food safety guarantees that food is healthy and clean and is free from diseases like stomach aches, poisoning, etc. To ensure the purity of food and packed food items the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 was enacted. It has framed the food safety laws and regulates the food industry relating to manufacturing, sale, storage, distribution, and import.
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Sustain Reputation
Annual Compliance by an establishment or individual which is registered under the requirements of FSSAI would sustain as well as comparatively increases the overall reputation of the company/entity. It will enable the public to trust an entity which complies with the obligations related to annual compliance as prescribed by the Government of India.
Increase In Brand Value
Any company will concede more reputation in the eyes of consumers that has FSSAI license and complies with the rest of the compliances. Along with such benefits, the value derived by the entity would be more in comparative to the Non complaint entities in the market.
Gets Government Support
Another benefit from this form of annual compliance enables more government support for the entities that comply with the FSSAI requirements.
What Details are required for Filing FSSAI Annual Return
- Food product name which is being manufactured, exported, imported, or handled.
- Bottle size, can size or size of any other package,
- Quantity in the metric ton,
- Value of Food product
- Quantity in Kgs which is being exported or imported,
- Selling price per unit of packaging or per kg
- Name of the countries where food products are exported,
- Rate per unit or kg of packaging CIF/FOB
- Mandatory Last FSSAI Annual Returns
Step-1:
Mandatory Last FSSAI Annual Returns
Step-2:
The Food business operator processing milk or milk products shall file half yearly return in Form D-2. Subsequently, the food business operator shall submit it physically to the respective Central or State Licensing Authority for the period starts from 1st April to 30th September and 1st October to 31st March of every financial year in a month from the end of the period.
Step-3:
Manufacturers and Importers dealing in the food business have to file an annual return (Form D-1). Subsequently, they shall submit it physically to the respective Central or state licensing Authority on or before the starting of 31st May of every year for every food class operated by him during the previous financial year.
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1. What is FSSAI Return?
Every Business involved in food manufacturing, import, and export of food products or selling is required to file for the FSSAI annual return. Also, those who are involved in the manufacturing and distribution of dairy products should file for a half-yearly return. -
2. How can a person file FSSAI Return?
All food business operators are required to obtain the FSSAI License and file the FSSAI return either electronically or Physically as may be prescribed by the concerned Food Safety Commissioner, in Form D-1. It should be done on/or before 31st May of each year to the Licensing Authority concerning the classification of food items manufactured or sold by him during the previous financial year.. -
3. Elucidate the persons exempted from filing FSSAI Annual Return.
Fast food joints, Restaurants, Grocery stores, and Canteens are exempted from filing FSSAI Annual Returns. -
4. What are the consequences if a person fails to file FSSAI Return on time?
If a person fails to file FSSAI Return on time, he will be liable for a penalty of Rs. 100 which will be charged every day for the time for which the delay continues. -
5. What are the types of FSSAI Returns?
The Below-mentioned forms are used for filing FSSAI returns-
Form D1 -For other manufacturing units and importer
Form D2 -For Milk processing units with half-year returns
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6. What is FORM-D 1 in FSSAI Return?
Irrespective of the previous year’s production, all the Food Business operators need to file FSSAI Form D-1. FORM D-1 is an annual return, which can either be filed electronically or in the physical form specified by the Food Safety Commissioner. -
7. What is FORM-D 2 in FSSAI Return?
Every Food Business Operator engaged in Manufacturing milk or dairy products needs to file a Half-yearly return in FORM D-2. This return is for a period starting from 1st April to 30th September and 1st October to 31st March of every financial year. -
8. How can a person download the list of the supporting documents?
A person can download the list of the supporting documents by clicking on the login page and by selecting the “Supporting Documents”. However, you can also look into the above mentioned context - list of documents for your better understanding. -
9. What is the last date for filing FSSAI Return?
The last date for filing the FSSAI Return is 31st May of every financial year.
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