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FSSAI Annual Return Filing (Form D1)

Licensed food manufacturer or importer? FSSAI annual return filing in Form D1, prepared from your production and sales data and filed by 31 May.

  • 2–3 working days after we receive your data
  • Form D1 filing
  • Product-wise data
  • Before 31 May
FSSAI Annual Return Filing (Form D1)

Who must file the FSSAI annual return?

Food businesses holding a State or Central FSSAI licence that manufacture, import, label or pack food must file an annual return in Form D1, giving product-wise details of the food handled in the previous financial year. Manufacturers of milk and milk products also file a half-yearly return in Form D2.

Due date and late fee

ReturnPeriodDue date
Form D1Financial year (April–March)31 May
Form D2 (milk products)Half-yearlyAs prescribed for each half-year

A late fee is charged for each day of delay, and repeated non-filing can affect the renewal of your licence.

Our service

We collect your product-wise data, prepare Form D1 (and D2 where applicable) and file it on FoSCoS before the due date. Licence expiring soon? See FSSAI renewal and modification. New food business? Start with FSSAI registration.

Checklist

Documents required for FSSAI Annual Return

After you purchase, log in to My Account → My Services and upload each document below. Scanned copies or clear phone photos (PDF, JPG or PNG) are fine. Your files are stored privately and seen only by your assigned expert.

  • FSSAI licence number And FoSCoS login details Required
  • Product-wise production or import data Quantity and value for the financial year Required
  • Sales data Quantity and value sold, by product Required
Step by step

FSSAI Annual Return process with Nevo Legal

  1. Data

    Share product-wise production and sales data.

  2. Preparation

    Form D1 prepared and checked with you.

  3. Filing

    Return filed on FoSCoS and acknowledgement shared.

Deliverables

What you get

  • Filed Form D1 with acknowledgement
  • Product-wise working
  • Reminder for next year
FAQs

FSSAI Annual Return – frequently asked questions

Do FSSAI basic registration holders file an annual return?

The Form D1 annual return applies to licensed manufacturers, importers, labellers and packers; basic registration holders generally do not file it.

What is the due date for the FSSAI annual return?

31 May each year, for the previous financial year.

Is there a penalty for late filing?

Yes. A late fee is charged for each day of delay.

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