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FSSAI Return Filing
Following the regulations set forth by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), every food business holding an FSSAI license is obligated to submit an annual return individually. This requirement applies to each license held, regardless of whether the same Food Business Operator possesses multiple licenses.
Purpose of the Annual Food Business Return
The Annual Food Business Return ensures that food businesses adhere to FSSAI regulations and maintain transparency in their operations.
By submitting the annual return, businesses provide essential information to the FSSAI concerning their operations, encompassing food products' production, handling, storage, and distribution. Food business operators should acknowledge the importance of this annual return and ensure its timely submission. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in penalties or, in more severe cases, the suspension of the FSSAI license, posing a risk to the business's ongoing operations.
Food Business Operators (FBOs) Eligible for Annual Return Submission
The annual return in Form D1 FSSAI must be filed online with the Food Licensing Authority by the following categories of Food Business Operators (FBOs) for the type of food products they manufactured or sold in the preceding financial year:
- Food manufacturers
- Labelers
- Importers
- Packers
Every FBO, including those engaged in the distribution of milk and milk products, must adhere to the FSSAI annual return format and file it before the given FSSAI return due date.
Eligibility Criteria for FSSAI returns
The requirement to file FSSAI returns applies to specific categories of Food Business Operators (FBOs) in India, as outlined below:
- Business Turnover: FBOs with a business turnover exceeding Rs.12 lakhs must file FSSAI returns.
- Involvement in Food Activities: FBOs engaged in various food-related activities such as importing, selling, manufacturing, exporting, storing, distributing, handling, or transporting any food product must file FSSAI returns.
- Milk Manufacturing and Distribution: FBOs involved in manufacturing and distributing milk are also required to file FSSAI returns.
Exempted Entities from Filing Returns
It's important to note that the FSSAI has issued a notification specifying certain entities that are exempt from filing the annual return FSSAI. These exempted entities include:
- Fast-food joints: Establishments primarily focused on fast-food preparation and service.
- Restaurants: Dining establishments that provide prepared meals and beverages for on-site consumption.
- Grocery stores: Retail stores primarily sell a variety of food and household products.
- Canteens: Facilities that serve food to a specific group of individuals, such as employees in a workplace or students in an educational institution.