FSSAI Return Filing
File Form MSME-1 half-yearly return on outstanding dues to MSME suppliers. Due 30 April & 30 October. Nil fee on time, ₹100/day late. Section 43B(h) impact.
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About this service
FSSAI Registration is a mandatory statutory authorization issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the FSS Act, 2006. Every Food Business Operator (FBO)—ranging from cloud kitchens, food manufacturers, transporters, distributors, to retail outlets—must secure registration or licensing prior to commencing operations. Applications are filed digitally via the FoSCoS portal with mandatory hygiene disclosures.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Basic: Annual turnover up to ₹12 Lakh
- State: Turnover ₹12 Lakh to ₹20 Crore
- Central: Turnover above ₹20 Crore / Multi-state
- Production capacity criteria apply
- 1 to 5 years registration validity
- Quarterly/annual compliance returns
- FSMS plan & hygiene disclosure mandatory
- NOC from local municipality/gram panchayat
- 14-digit FSSAI number display required
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI Return Filing Statutory Fee | ₹100 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹100 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Diarise Form D1 due date (31 May) and Form D2 due dates (30 September and 31 March) for each licensee client. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **FBO**
**FBO**: Compile the annual data — list of products, quantities, turnover, stock, raw materials — for the previous FY (April-March); share with I-Pro. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Login to **FoSCoS** with the FBO's existing user ID; navigate to "Returns → Annual Return Form D1". - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Select the relevant FY (e.g., 2025-26 for return filed in 2026); verify the FBO's licence details auto-fetched from FoSCoS. - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Enter product-wise quantities — manufactured / imported / distributed / sold — for each food category in the licence; enter opening and closing stock; enter turnover. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Enter raw material details — list of raw materials with quantities and supplier FSSAI licence numbers. - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Confirm whether any product was recalled or any improvement notice was issued during the FY; enter details if yes. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **FBO**
**FBO**: Digitally submit Form D1 on FoSCoS (using Aadhaar OTP / DSC); the portal generates an acknowledgement with date of filing. - 9I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: Download the filed Form D1 acknowledgement and file with FBO's compliance records; archive for at least 5 years. - 10Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: **I-Pro**
**I-Pro**: For milk / milk products clients — repeat the process for Form D2 half-yearly return by 30 September and 31 March.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Food Safety Return (Form D-1) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay up to license suspension | Annual | Mandatory annual return submission by 31 May on FoSCoS portal |
| License Renewal Application Penalty: Statutory late fee of ₹100/day; forfeiture of existing registration | 1 to 5 Years | Apply at least 30 days prior to existing license expiry date |
| Prominent Display of 14-Digit FSSAI Number Penalty: Statutory improvement notice + compoundable fines | Continuous | Mandatory display on all packaging labels, invoices, and premises entrance |
| Water Testing & Food Safety Supervisor (FoSTaC) Penalty: Suspension of food business operator license | Semi-Annual | Semi-annual NABL water test report and certified supervisor nomination |
Penalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Food Safety Return (Form D-1) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay up to license suspension |
| License Renewal Application | 1 to 5 Years | Statutory late fee of ₹100/day; forfeiture of existing registration |
| Prominent Display of 14-Digit FSSAI Number | Continuous | Statutory improvement notice + compoundable fines |
| Water Testing & Food Safety Supervisor (FoSTaC) | Semi-Annual | Suspension of food business operator license |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Selecting Basic Registration instead of State/Central LicenseWhy: Operating under the wrong turnover or capacity tier attracts Section 63 penalties (imprisonment and fines up to ₹5 Lakh).Fix: We audit your turnover and production metrics to determine the exact statutory license category.
- 2Missing FSMS hygiene plan or expired water test reportWhy: Manufacturing and catering applications without compliant hygiene protocols face rejection on FoSCoS.Fix: We draft customized Food Safety Management System declarations and guide required test certifications.
- 3Not displaying 14-digit FSSAI number on packaging and premisesWhy: Section 31 requires prominent display; failure leads to non-compliance notices during surprise audits.Fix: We provide pre-formatted statutory display templates upon license grant.
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