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APEDA Registration

  • Mandatory registration for export of scheduled agricultural products
  • Enables access to international markets and buyers
  • Eligibility for government export promotion schemes and subsidies
  • Enhances credibility with foreign importers
  • Support for quality certification and export infrastructure
  • Allows access to export incentives, subsidies, and government schemes.
  • Enhances credibility with international buyers and export authorities.
  • Required for participation in global trade fairs and buyer–seller meets.

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Overview

Introduction

APEDA Registration is a compulsory requirement for exporters dealing in scheduled agricultural and processed food products notified under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985. Any individual or entity intending to export specified agricultural or processed food items from India must obtain APEDA Registration before commencing export activities.
The registration is issued in the form of an RCMC (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate) by APEDA. Without this certificate, exporters cannot legally export APEDAnotified products or avail benefits such as export incentives, financial assistance, market development support, and participation in international trade fairs.
APEDA also plays a key role in quality control, packaging standards, infrastructure development, and promotion of Indian agricultural exports in global markets. Exporting scheduled products without APEDA Registration may lead to denial of export clearance and loss of export benefits.

Governing Authority

APEDA Registration is governed by the APEDA Act, 1985. The registration and regulation are handled by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Importance of the Registration

APEDA Registration is essential for obtaining export clearances, availing government incentives, and establishing credibility with international buyers. It also enables exporters to comply with global quality and safety standards.

Businesses Require This Registration

  • Exporters of agricultural produce
  • Exporters of processed food products
  • Meat, poultry, and dairy product exporters
  • Exporters of fruits, vegetables, cereals, and floriculture • Manufacturers-cum-exporters and merchant exporters

Objective of Compliance

The objective is to promote exports of agricultural and processed food products, ensure quality standards, support infrastructure development, and enhance India’s presence in global agricultural markets.

Documents Required

Documents
  • 1 PAN of proprietor
  • 2 Identity and address proof of proprietor
  • 3 Proof of business address
  • 4 Bank certificate or cancelled cheque
  • 5 Import Export Code (IEC)
  • 1 PAN of partnership firm
  • 2 Partnership Deed
  • 3 Identity and address proof of partners
  • 4 Proof of business address
  • 5 Bank certificate or cancelled cheque
  • 6 Import Export Code (IEC)
  • 1 Certificate of Incorporation
  • 2 PAN of company/LLP
  • 3 MOA & AOA / LLP Agreement
  • 4 Identity and address proof of directors/partners
  • 5 Proof of registered office
  • 6 Bank certificate or cancelled cheque
  • 7 Import Export Code (IEC)

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Eligibility

Applicability

Applicable to exporters of APEDA-scheduled products
Applicable to manufacturers and merchant exporters
Applicable for export-oriented businesses
Applicable irrespective of export turnover

Eligibility

Applicant must hold a valid Import Export Code
Applicant must be engaged in export of scheduled products
Business must be legally registered in India
Compliance with APEDA product categories is required

Validity

APEDA Registration is valid for a lifetime
No renewal is required once granted
Registration remains valid unless surrendered or cancelled
Updates are required in case of business changes

Non-Compliance

Non-Compliance

Denial of export benefits and incentives
Rejection of export documentation
Suspension or cancellation of APEDA Registration
Loss of eligibility for government export schemes

FAQs

Is APEDA Registration mandatory for all exporters?

No, it is mandatory only for exporters dealing in APEDA-notified products

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