APEDA Registration
@ Rs. 3999

Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a government organisation established in 1985 through an act for the development and promotion of export of scheduled products. APEDA registration or registration-cum-membership-certification (RCMC) is provided by the APEDA authorities to exporters of Scheduled food products under APEDA ACT. Without having an RCMC membership, no exporter can commence their business for enlisted food products as per the guidelines.

    Objectives of

    APEDA

    The objective of APEDA is to promote schedule products export and to achieve this various functions has been undertaken by this body under the regulation of central government. Central government lays down the rules and regulation and implements through this body for the efficient administration of APEDA Act.

    Eligiility For

    APEDA

    Any person or food business operator indulging in the export of one or more food products listed under the First Schedule and Second Schedule of the APEDA act.

    FOLLOWING SCHEDULED FOOD PRODUCTS UNDER APEDA ACT:

    First Schedule

    • Fruits, vegetables, and their products
    • Meat and meat products
    • Poultry and poultry products
    • Dairy products
    • All kinds of chocolates, Cocoa, and its products
    • Cereals and Cereal products
    • Cereals and Cereal products
    • Groundnuts, peanuts, and walnuts
    • Pickles, chutneys, and papads
    • De-oiled rice bran
    • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
    • Green pepper in brine
    • Guar Gum
    • Floriculture and floriculture products
    • Herbal and medicinal plants
    • Confectionary, biscuits, and bakery products
    • Honey, jaggery, and sugar products

    The Second Schedule

    • Basmati Rice
    Advantages of

    APEDA

    • With respect to the export of scheduled products, APEDA registration is mandatory.
    • Exporters can avail the various financial assistance schemes of APEDA.
    • It helps the exporters in brand publicity through advertisement, packaging development, database up-gradation and surveys etc
    • Provides guidelines to exporters about the various  products and countries for export
    • Registered members can participate in training programmes organized by APEDA for various scheduled products and thereby improve their business.
    Documents Required for

    APEDA Registration

    Duly signed an application form

    Copy of Import-Export code issued by D.G.F.T.

    Bank Certificate duly signed by the authorities

    Bank A/c. statement of the bank account of the firm (for latest 2 months)

    Canceled cheque

    Additional Documents Required for

    APEDA Registration

    Central FSSAI Registration for manufacturer exporter

    DIS/SIA issued by the Department of Horticulture in case of food products listed under the APEDA act

    Certificate of incorporation of the Firm (partnership firm if required)

    NOC from the pollution control board

    MSME certificate (if required)

    Halal certificate (if required)