Mandatory Annual Compliance

FSSAI Annual Return Filing

Mandatory Form D1/D2 annual compliance for State and Central license holders

FSSAI Annual Return is mandatory for all State and Central License holders. Form D1 is for manufacturers and Form D2 is for importers. The annual return must be filed before May 31st of every year for the previous financial year (April to March). Non-filing or late filing attracts penalties. Velco Legal India ensures your annual return is filed accurately and on time every year.

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Service Summary

Our Fee₹999

Govt FeeNo government fee

Timeline1–2 working days

PortalFoSCoS — Annual Return Filing

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Who Needs This?

All State License holders (Form D1 for manufacturers, D2 for importers)

All Central License holders

Food manufacturers (Form D1)

Food importers (Form D2)

Businesses that have paid annual license fee

Companies with multiple FSSAI licenses

Documents Required

FSSAI license details and license number

Details of food products manufactured/imported during the year

Quantity of production (in MT/Litres) per product category

Value of production / import during the year

Details of testing conducted (internal/external lab)

Number of samples tested

Any complaints received and action taken

Note: Our team sends you a custom document checklist based on your business type. Exact requirements may vary.

How the Process Works

Share License & Business Details

Provide your FSSAI license number and production/import data for the financial year (April to March).

Form Preparation

We prepare Form D1 or D2 with your data, ensuring all mandatory fields are accurately filled.

File on FoSCoS

We file the annual return on the FoSCoS portal before the due date (May 31st).

Acknowledgment & Records

You receive the filing acknowledgment. We maintain records for your compliance documentation.

Expected Timeline

1–2 working days

After successful document submission. Timeline depends on FSSAI portal processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the FSSAI Annual Return due?

The FSSAI Annual Return (Form D1/D2) must be filed before May 31st of every year, covering the period April 1 to March 31 of the previous financial year.

What is the penalty for not filing FSSAI Annual Return?

Non-filing or late filing of FSSAI Annual Return can attract penalties during FSSAI inspection and audits. While there is no specific per-day penalty, it constitutes a compliance violation that can jeopardize your license renewal.

Is annual return required for Basic Registration?

No. Annual Return (Form D1/D2) is only required for State and Central License holders. Basic Registration holders are exempt from annual return filing.

What information is needed to file Form D1?

Form D1 requires details of all food products manufactured during the year: product name, category, quantity produced (in MT), and value of production. It also requires information about quality testing.

Can you file annual returns for previous years too?

Yes, we can help file pending annual returns for previous years. However, late filing may attract scrutiny during FSSAI inspections. We recommend filing all pending returns to maintain compliance.