APEDA
Registration

APEDA Registration

APEDA stands for Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. Established in 1985, it's a leading organization dedicated to promoting and developing the export of processed products. APEDA offers financial support, guidance, and information for the growth of these products. Items listed under the APEDA Act are termed as scheduled products, and exporters interested in exporting these items need to self-register under APEDA.

Documents required for APEDA Registration

For APEDA registration, you'll need:


  • Clearly filled application form
  • Copy of Import Export Code (IEC) document
  • Authorized bank certificate
  • Recent bank account statement (last six months)
  • Cancelled check

Benefits of APEDA Registration


  • Enhances export infrastructure development
  • Provides essential guidelines
  • Facilitates access to financial aid
  • Increases brand exposure

Function of APEDA

  • Promotes production for export
  • Supports the growth of processed products
  • Sets standards and specifications for scheduled products
  • Registers exporters dealing with scheduled products after paying necessary fees
  • Improves packaging and marketing of scheduled products
  • Conducts quality checks and assessments of scheduled products
  • Offers training in various aspects related to scheduled products
  • Develops industries connected to scheduled products, conducting surveys and feasibility studies
  • Gathers statistics from different establishments and publishes this data.

FAQ


For the latest updates on exporting APEDA products, visit the Agri Trade section on the APEDA website.

Once registered with APEDA, the registration remains valid for a lifetime. However, authorities reserve the right to cancel it if needed.

Every exporter of Scheduled Products must obtain APEDA registration. An individual can register as either a merchant exporter or a manufacturing exporter.

RCMC stands for Registration Cum Membership Certification.

The APEDA Authority is responsible for boosting exports of agricultural and processed food products.

Once obtained, APEDA registration remains valid for a lifetime without any renewal requirements.