The Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES) is the registration issued by the Spices Board for businesses involved in the export or import of spices and spice products. It supports regulatory compliance and enables exporters to operate within the framework established for India’s spice export sector. The Spices Board also supports quality evaluation, export promotion, and development activities for the Indian spice industry.
Types of Spices Exporter
A merchant exporter purchases spices or spice products from domestic manufacturers or suppliers and exports them to international markets.
A manufacturer exporter processes or manufactures spices or spice products and exports the finished products to overseas markets.
Benefits to Your Business:
Regulatory Compliance
Helps spice exporters meet the registration requirements applicable to the export and import of spices and spice products.
Export Market Access
Supports businesses looking to export Indian spices and value-added spice products to international markets.
Quality & Testing Support
Registered exporters can access relevant Spices Board quality evaluation, sampling, testing, and export-related services.
Export Promotion Opportunities
The Spices Board provides export development and promotion programmes for eligible stakeholders in the spice sector.
Business Credibility
A valid CRES demonstrates that your business is registered with the Spices Board as an exporter of spices.
Industry Support
Provides access to relevant information, export programmes, trade activities, quality requirements, and other services offered by the Spices Board.
Documents Required
- Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
- PAN Card
- Bank Certificate / Bank Details
- Business Registration / Constitution Documents
- Address Proof
- Business and Exporter Details
- Product Details
- Manufacturing Unit Details, where applicable
- Processing Unit Documents, where applicable
- Photograph and Supporting Documents
- Other documents as required by the Spices Board
Our process
Business & Product Assessment
We review your business structure, export activities, product range, and exporter category to determine the applicable Spices Board registration requirements.
Documentation & Application Preparation
We assist in preparing the IEC, business, banking, product, manufacturing, and other supporting documents required for the CRES application.
CRES Application Filing
We guide you through the online CRES application process, ensuring the exporter details, company information, and supporting documents are accurately submitted.
Verification & Inspection
The Spices Board reviews the submitted application and documents. Where applicable, manufacturer exporters undergo inspection of their processing facility before registration is issued.
CRES Approval & Certificate
After successful verification and completion of the registration process, the CRES is issued electronically. We also provide guidance for maintaining the required registration and related compliance.
