Types of FSSAI RETURN

There are three main types of FSSAI RETURN for food business operators:

 

Annual RETURN

 

Half-Yearly RETURN

 

Quarterly RETURN

Annual RETURN

The annual RETURN is required to be filed by FBOs involved in manufacturing, processing, relabelling, repacking, and importing. This RETURN must be filed within two months after the end of the previous financial year (April 1 - March 31), with a due date of May 31st.

Half-Yearly RETURN

A half-yearly RETURN is to be filed by FBOs engaged in manufacturing or processing milk and milk products. It is filed for two periods: April 1 to September 30 and October 1 to March 31. These RETURNS should be submitted within one month from the end of each period.

Quarterly RETURN

Quarterly RETURNS are required for FBOs involved in exporting food products and must be filed on a quarterly basis during the financial year.

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Eligibility and Due Dates for FSSAI RETURN
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Annual RETURN : Required for FBOs involved in manufacturing, processing, relabelling, repacking, and importing. Due by May 31st for the previous financial year.

 

Half-Yearly RETURN : Required for FBOs involved in manufacturing and processing milk & milk products. Due within one month after each half-year period.

 

Quarterly RETURN : Required for exporters, due every quarter.

Exemptions from Filing Annual RETURN

FBOs not listed in the eligibility criteria for the annual RETURN are exempt from filing FSSAI RETURN.