FSSAI Annual Return Filing (Form D-1)
Mandatory annual filing for FSSAI State and Central License holders. Declare your food production and sales data to avoid license suspension.
Overview
Holding an FSSAI State or Central License comes with the strict condition of filing an Annual Return. Every food manufacturer, importer, packer, and re-labeler must file Form D-1 through the FoSCoS portal on or before May 31st of every year, detailing the quantities of food products manufactured, handled, or imported during the previous financial year. Failure to file this return attracts a severe daily penalty, and continuous default will result in the immediate suspension or cancellation of the food license.
What is Included in Our Package
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required to Start
Upload digital files during onboarding. No physical submissions needed.
Business Credentials
- FSSAI State or Central License Number
- FoSCoS Portal Login Credentials
Production Data
- Exact name of the food products manufactured/imported
- Total quantity in Metric Tons (MT) or Liters produced/handled during the financial year
- Total value (sale price) of the products
Step-by-Step Filing Timeline
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Data Consolidation
We collate your sales and production data, ensuring the food categories exactly match those approved in your FSSAI license.
Step 2: Form D-1 Preparation
We meticulously fill out the online Form D-1, detailing the opening stock, production volume, and closing stock for each specific food item.
Step 3: Portal Verification
We cross-verify the data on the FoSCoS portal to ensure no mandatory fields or categories are missed.
Step 4: Submission & Acknowledgement
The return is submitted. A formal acknowledgement receipt is generated, confirming your compliance for the year.
Key Advantages of Timely FSSAI Filing
Avoiding the daily late fee is the primary reason to file on time.
Avoid Rs. 100/Day Penalty
The FSSAI levies a strict late fee of Rs. 100 for every single day of delay beyond May 31st. This can quickly erode a small business's profits.
Prevent License Cancellation
Food Safety Officers use the annual return data to monitor active businesses. Non-filing flags your business as dormant or non-compliant, leading to show-cause notices.
Seamless License Renewal
You cannot legally renew your FSSAI license if there are pending annual returns or unpaid late fees on the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
I only have a Basic FSSAI Registration. Do I need to file Form D-1?▼
No. Petty Food Business Operators holding only a Basic FSSAI Registration (turnover < Rs. 12 Lakhs) are exempt from filing the annual return.
Are restaurants and pure retailers required to file?▼
No. Pure retailers, distributors, restaurants, and caterers are generally exempt from filing Form D-1. It is primarily mandatory for Manufacturers, Importers, Packers, and Relabellers.
What if we manufactured zero products this year?▼
If you hold a manufacturing license but had zero production during the financial year, you must still log in and file a "Nil" Annual Return to avoid penalties.
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