FSSAI Order: Capping of penalties due to late submission of annual returns
On 10th November 2022, FSSAI issued an order regarding capping of penalties due to delay in submission of Annual Returns. As the order, any delay in filing Annual return beyond 31st May each year shall attract a penalty of Rs.100 per day for delay till the date of filing of the return. The maximum penalty that can be levied shall not exceed 5 times the annual license fees. This comes into effect from FY 2021-22 onwards.
