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FSSAI Annual Return Filing Online — FSSAI Sewa

File Your FSSAI Annual Return

Stay compliant and avoid penalties by filing your Annual / Bi-Annual return on time. Fields marked * are mandatory.

Annual Returns (Form D1) must be filed by 31st May every year for the preceding financial year to avoid penalties.
Documents Required
  • FSSAI licence / registration number
  • Business and authorised person details
  • Details of food products produced, manufactured or handled
  • Production / import / sales quantities, if any
  • Raw material and product details
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Simplify your FSSAI Annual Return Filing with FSSAI Sewa. Food businesses required to submit annual returns can get assistance with documentation and filing procedures. Whether you operate a food manufacturing unit or an eligible food import business, our service helps you understand the applicable requirements and complete the filing process more conveniently. Choose FSSAI Sewa for professional guidance with FSSAI Annual Return Filing and help keep your food business compliant with applicable food safety regulations.

FSSAI Annual Return Filing Online — Check Requirements & Apply with FSSAI Sewa

FSSAI Annual Return needs to be filed by food establishments that are engaged in manufacturing or importing food products or any other food activity. Filing of this return will help in ensuring that records are maintained and food safety regulations are being complied with.

What is an FSSAI Annual Return?

An FSSAI annual return is a yearly report submitted through FoSCoS. It lists the food products your business manufactured, imported or exported in the previous financial year, with quantities and values. It helps FSSAI track production and compliance.

Who Needs to File an FSSAI Annual Return?

Business typeAnnual return required?
Licensed food manufacturers (including manufacturer-exporters)✅ Yes
Licensed food importers✅ Yes
Small businesses with FSSAI Registration only❌ No
Retailers, wholesalers, distributors➖ Generally no
Transporters, storage and warehousing operators➖ Generally no
Most food service businesses (restaurants, caterers)➖ Generally no

Rules vary by licence category. If you are unsure, send us your licence number and we will confirm.

Documents and Information Required for Filing

Based on the type of business that you conduct, the following information is required:

  • FSSAI license/registration number
  • Information about the business and authorized person
  • Information about the food products produced/manufactured/handled
  • Production/import/sales quantity, if any
  • Information about raw materials/products
  • Food safety compliance information
  • Information about previous application, if any

Accurate information is essential. Incorrect product quantities, incomplete records, or mismatched licence details may lead to queries or delays in processing.

Tip: Mismatched licence details or wrong quantities are the most common reasons for queries and delays. Keep your production and sales records for the full financial year ready before you start.

How Does the FSSAI Annual Return Filing Process Work?

With FSSAI Sewa, you get help with understanding the rules, collecting the needed details, preparing your return, and checking for mistakes before submitting it.

  1. Check eligibility: We check your licence type and whether you need to file Form D-1.
  2. Share details: You share your licence details and yearly sales or product details.
  3. Prepare and check: We arrange your details and check for missing or incorrect information.
  4. Submit the return: The return is filed on FoSCoS, and you receive a receipt as proof of submission.

Why Choose FSSAI Sewa?

FSSAI Sewa helps food businesses manage their compliance requirements with a clear and practical process. Our assistance focuses on accurate information, document coordination, requirement checking, and reducing avoidable filing errors.

Start your FSSAI Annual Return Filing with FSSAI Sewa today. Share your business and licence details to check the applicable requirements and understand the next steps.

Important: Annual Return requirements, deadlines, formats, and government charges may vary according to the business category and current regulations. FSSAI Sewa is a private compliance assistance service and is not affiliated with or operated by FSSAI or the FoSCoS government portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

FSSAI Annual Return Filing is the process of submitting annual details about your food business, including the food products you handle and your business activities, through the FoSCoS system.

Food businesses involved in manufacturing or importing food products are required to file an annual return. Manufacturers-exporters are also covered under the same.

Annual Return filing is not required for all food businesses. For example, businesses such as retailers, wholesalers, distributors, transporters, storage operators, and many food service businesses are generally not covered by the current annual return requirement.

You need complete details about the food products handled during the previous financial year, along with the required business and license information. The exact details depend on the business type.

No, Annual Return filing is not mandatory for small food businesses holding an FSSAI Registration Certificate. The requirement applies to the applicable licensed manufacturers and importers.

The last date is generally 31 May every year for the previous financial year. Check the latest FSSAI notice for any extension.

A late fee of ₹100 per day may apply, up to five times the annual licence fee. Late filing may also affect your licence status. File your return as soon as possible.