REGISTRATION · EXPORT COUNCILS & RCMC
APEDA Registration
APEDA registration is mandatory to export scheduled agricultural and processed food products from India. It’s your RCMC for agri exports and the gateway to APEDA’s financial-assistance and market-access schemes.
- 5–10 days
- turnaround
- One-time
- perpetual
- Agri exports
- mandatory
- ISSUED BY
- APEDA (Ministry of Commerce)
- TIMELINE
- 5–10 working days
- VALIDITY
- One-time (perpetual)
- MANDATORY FOR
- Scheduled agri & food exports
- PREREQUISITE
- Active IEC
Quick facts
01 · OVERVIEW
What APEDA registration covers
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) governs the export of scheduled products — fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, cereals and processed foods. Registration (RCMC) is mandatory to export these products and unlocks APEDA’s branding, quality and financial-assistance schemes.
WHEN YOU NEED IT
- Exporting fruits, vegetables or processed foods.
- Exporting meat, poultry or dairy products.
- Accessing APEDA financial-assistance schemes.
- Meeting buyer and importing-country requirements.
02 · OUR SERVICE
What’s included when we handle it
A done-for-you registration — we take it from your documents to an issued certificate.
- Eligibility & product check
- Application preparation
- Council / board filing
- Membership certificate
- Renewals & amendments
- Incentive & scheme guidance
03 · CHECKLIST
Documents you’ll need
Have these ready and we can file fast. Missing something? We’ll tell you up front.
01IEC certificate
Your active Import Export Code.
02Bank certificate
From your authorised dealer.
03Cancelled cheque
Of the business account.
04PAN card
Of the business.
05Incorporation proof
MOA / partnership deed.
06Product details
Scheduled products to export.
04 · HOW IT WORKS
The process, step by step
No jargon, no chasing — here’s exactly how we take it from start to issued.
Confirm product & council
We identify the right council or board for you.
We prepare the application
Forms, fees and supporting documents.
File with the council
We submit and follow up on your behalf.
Membership issued
Your registration / RCMC certificate is granted.
Ready to claim benefits
Use it for incentives, schemes and events.
05 · KEEP GOING
Registrations that pair with this
Most businesses need a few of these together — we can set them up in one go.
06 · FAQ
APEDA Registration — your questions
Straight answers on eligibility, timeline and what to expect.
Is APEDA registration mandatory?
Yes — to export any of the scheduled agricultural or processed food products, APEDA registration is compulsory. We confirm whether your product is scheduled.
Does APEDA registration expire?
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What schemes does APEDA offer?
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How long does APEDA registration take?
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GET STARTED
Register with APEDA and export agri products.
We’ll complete your APEDA registration so you can legally export scheduled food products and tap APEDA’s support schemes.