For FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Annual Return filing, businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, and exporting food products must submit specific information as part of their compliance requirements.

As per FSSAI regulations, food businesses with licenses must file annual returns to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Annual filing deadlines:

• Form D1 Manufacturers and importers must submit it by May 31 for the preceding financial year.
• Form D2 Only for milk and milk product manufacturers, filed bi-annually.

• Food manufacturers, including relabelers and re-packers.
• Importers and exporters of food products.
• Wholesalers, distributors, and transporters are exempt from filing.

• Business Details Name, FSSAI license number, and type of business.
• Production Details Types and quantities of food products manufactured, imported, or exported during the financial year.
• Transaction Information – Exporters Destinations, quantities, and types of products.
• Importers Countries of origin and types of products.

A late fee of ₹100 per day is imposed for delayed filings.

Continuous non-compliance may lead to the cancellation of the FSSAI license.

Helps maintain transparency and accountability in food safety practices.
Non-compliance can result in legal and financial repercussions.