Food Business Compliance

FSSAI Returns Filing

Mandatory annual & half-yearly returns for FSSAI licensed food businesses — filed accurately and on time to avoid penalties.

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₹100/day penalty for late or missed FSSAI returns

All State & Central FSSAI license holders must file Annual Returns by 31st May. Dairy businesses have additional half-yearly filing obligations.

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Our Services

How We Help

End-to-end FSSAI return filing support — applicability check, data compilation, Form D1 / D2 preparation, FLRS portal submission, and future compliance calendar setup.

Return applicability check — Annual (Form D1) & Half-Yearly (Form D2)

Online filing on FLRS portal before due date

Penalty avoidance — ₹100/day late filing fee mitigation

Production & sales data compilation for return forms

Multi-product & multi-premise return filing support

Compliance calendar setup for future return cycles

Return Types

Three FSSAI Return Forms

📋Annual Return — Form D1

Applicable to all State & Central license holders

Due by 31st May every year

Covers full financial year production & sales data

Non-filing penalty: ₹100 per day

📊Half-Yearly Return — Form D2

Applicable to dairy & dairy product businesses

Due twice a year — Oct 31 & Apr 30

Covers milk procurement, processing & dispatch data

Separate filing from Annual Return (Form D1)

🌐Import Return

Applicable to food importers with Central License

Covers all food products imported during the year

Quantity, value & product category details required

Filed along with Annual Return cycle

Annual return due 31st May · Half-yearly due 31st Oct & 30th Apr

Why It Matters

Risks of Missing FSSAI Returns

₹100/day penalty from due date until filing

Compliance notices & audit triggers from FSSAI

License renewal can be blocked for non-filers

Repeated default can lead to license cancellation

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FSSAI returns are mandatory even for NIL production years — holding a license means filing is required, regardless of business activity.

Checklist

Documents Required

FSSAI license certificate (State or Central)

Product-wise production & sales data for the year

Raw material procurement records

GST returns (for cross-verification of turnover)

Dairy procurement data (for Form D2 filers)

Import records / bills of entry (for importers)

How It Works

Our Filing Process

Applicability Check

We review your FSSAI license type and food business category to confirm which return forms apply — D1, D2, or both.

Data Collection

Production, sales, procurement, and import data compiled from your records — accurately categorised as required by FSSAI return formats.

Return Preparation

Form D1 / D2 prepared with correct product categories, quantities, and business details — reviewed for accuracy before filing.

Portal Filing

Return filed on the FLRS portal within the due date — acknowledgement obtained and filed copy shared with you.

Compliance Confirmation

Filing confirmation shared — proof of return submission maintained for your FSSAI compliance record.

Next Cycle Reminder

We set up your compliance calendar for the next return cycle — so you never miss a due date or incur avoidable penalties.

Our Edge

Why Choose ND Global?

Due Date Tracked

We monitor return due dates — 31st May, 31st Oct, 30th Apr — and initiate filing well in advance to avoid penalties.

Penalty-Free Filing

₹100/day late penalty adds up fast. On-time filing keeps your compliance record clean and costs minimal.

Accurate Data Entry

Production and sales data carefully compiled and verified — incorrect data in FSSAI returns can trigger notices.

All License Types

We handle returns for State, Central, and import license holders — single-product or multi-product businesses.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Food Business Compliance

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Stay compliant and avoid heavy penalties — Annual & Half-Yearly FSSAI returns filed accurately and on time for all license types.

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