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FSSAI Annual Return Filing — Form D1 & D2
Most FSSAI licence holders must file an annual return in Form D1 by 31 May each year, and milk/dairy units file Form D2 half-yearly. Missing it attracts a penalty. CAREALL prepares and files your FSSAI annual returns correctly and on time.
Updated for 2026
Who needs FSSAI Annual Return (Form D1 / D2)?
FSSAI licence holders who manufacture, import, or handle food (Form D1). Businesses dealing in milk and milk products file Form D2 half-yearly. Basic Registration holders are generally exempt.
Documents required
- FSSAI licence number and details
- Production / handling / import figures for the year
- Product-wise quantity details (as applicable)
How CAREALL files it — step by step
- Share your figures. Send us your annual production/handling data on WhatsApp.
- We prepare the return. CAREALL compiles Form D1 (or D2 for dairy) accurately.
- Filing. We file the return before the due date to avoid the penalty.
- Confirmation. You get the filed acknowledgement for your records.
Frequently asked questions
Who has to file an FSSAI annual return?
FSSAI licence holders who manufacture or import food must file an annual return in Form D1 by 31 May each year. Businesses dealing in milk and milk products additionally file Form D2 half-yearly. Basic Registration holders are generally exempt.
What is the penalty for late FSSAI annual return?
Filing the FSSAI annual return after 31 May attracts a late fee of ₹100 per day until it is filed, capped at five times the annual fee. Filing on time avoids it and keeps your licence in good standing — CAREALL tracks the deadline and files it for you.
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