APEDA Registration, issued through a Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC), is an important requirement for exporters dealing with APEDA scheduled products. APEDA is responsible for promoting and developing exports of agricultural and processed food products from India, covering categories such as fruits and vegetables, meat products, dairy products, cereals, processed foods, beverages, floriculture, herbal and medicinal plants, and other scheduled products. We guide exporters through the complete APEDA e-RCMC registration process, helping you prepare the required documentation and complete the registration process smoothly.
APEDA Registration
APEDA Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is issued to exporters dealing with APEDA scheduled products. Exporters can apply for the e-RCMC through the DGFT portal after obtaining an Importer Exporter Code (IEC).
Applicable to businesses that manufacture or process APEDA scheduled products for export and can provide the relevant manufacturing or product-related registration documents where required.
Applicable to businesses that source APEDA scheduled products from manufacturers or suppliers and export them to international markets.
Applicable to businesses that both manufacture/process and export APEDA scheduled products.
Documents Required
- Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
- PAN Card
- Bank Certificate / Bank Details
- Business Registration / Constitution Documents
- Address Proof
- Product Details
- Manufacturing Registration / Proof, where applicable
- FSSAI / Relevant Product Registration, where applicable
- Company Incorporation Documents, where applicable
- Partnership Deed, where applicable
- Other documents as required based on exporter category and products
Benefits to Your Business:
Export Registration
Support
Helps eligible exporters complete the registration process for APEDA scheduled products and obtain the applicable RCMC.
Access to APEDA
Services
Registered exporters can access APEDA's exporter services, information resources, schemes, trade-related activities, and other facilities.
Supports International Market Expansion
Provides an important regulatory foundation for businesses looking to develop and expand exports of agricultural and processed food products.
Improved Export
Credibility
APEDA registration demonstrates that your business is registered with the relevant export promotion authority for its scheduled products.
Product & Exporter Recognition
Registered exporters can be listed through APEDA's exporter-related systems and directories, supporting visibility within the export ecosystem.
Export Compliance
Assistance
Helps exporters maintain the required registration framework while accessing APEDA information on export procedures, quality requirements, packaging standards, and importing-country regulations.
Our process
Business & Product Assessment
We review your business structure, export activities, product category, and exporter type to determine the applicable APEDA registration requirements.
Documentation Preparation
Our team helps you collect and prepare the required IEC, business, banking, product, and supporting documents for the e-RCMC application.
e-RCMC Application Filing
We assist with the online APEDA RCMC application process through the DGFT portal, ensuring the required information and documents are submitted accurately.
Application Review & Clarification
We monitor the application status and assist with responding to any deficiencies, document requirements, or clarifications raised during the processing stage. APEDA’s procedure provides for online resubmission where shortcomings are identified.
RCMC Approval & Certificate
After approval, the APEDA Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate is issued electronically, allowing the exporter to access the applicable APEDA exporter services and continue their export activities.
