The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985. The Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).
APEDA gives export license (ie. Registration cum Mmbership Certificate - RCMC) for agricultural and processed food products export oriented undertaking in India.
Under section 12 sub section (1) of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act 1985, every person exporting any one or more of the above products (agricultural and processed food products) shall, before the expiration of one month from the date on which he undertakes such export or before the expiration of three months from the date of coming into force of this section, whichever is later, apply to Authority to be registered as an exporter of the above product(s).
Product | Certification Agency |
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Floriculture and Fruits & Vegetable Seeds | Department of Horticulture /DIC/SIA/FSSAI |
Herbal & Medicinal Plants | Department of Horticulture /DIC/SIA/FSSAI, certificate issued by any Govt. institution of Ayurveda |
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables | Department of Horticulture /DIC/SIA/FSSAI |
Groundnut/Pulses/Guargum | FSSAI/ Certificate issued by MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board |
Processed Fruits & Vegetables/Other Processed Fruits & Vegetables/ Processed Food Products/Dried and Preserved Vegetables/Cereals preparations/ Misc. Preparations/Non-Alcoholic Beverages/Cocoa Products | FSSAI/ Certificate issued by MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board |
Dairy/Poultry/Honey/Meat | FSSAI/MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board |
Cereals and Cereal Products | FSSAI/MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board |
Alcoholic Beverages | FSSAI/ Department of Excise Commissioner/ NOC issued by pollution control Board |
Product | Certification Agency |
---|---|
Floriculture and Fruits & Vegetable Seeds | Department of Horticulture /DIC/SIA/FSSAI |
Herbal & Medicinal Plants | Department of Horticulture /DIC/SIA/FSSAI, certificate issued by any Govt. institution of Ayurveda |
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables | Department of Horticulture /DIC/SIA/FSSAI |
Groundnut/Pulses/Guargum | FSSAI/ Certificate issued by MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board |
Processed Fruits & Vegetables/Other Processed Fruits & Vegetables/ Processed Food Products/Dried and Preserved Vegetables/Cereals preparations/ Misc. Preparations/Non-Alcoholic Beverages/Cocoa Products | FSSAI/ Certificate issued by MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board |
Dairy/Poultry/Honey/Meat | FSSAI/MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board |
Cereals and Cereal Products | FSSAI/MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board |
Alcoholic Beverages | FSSAI/ Department of Excise Commissioner/ NOC issued by pollution control Board |
Sign-up through the APEDA Website. (Click on "Register as Member" link on the Home Page).
The exporter requires to first enter the basic detail, IE CODE, Email ID & Mobile number and submit.
An OTP (One Time Password) for confirming the details will be sent on E- mail and Mobile number. Exporter should enter the OTP of mobile and E-mail on the verification screen to verify the both and click on Submit to proceed for application.
After verification confirmation, exporter will require to fill online application and upload the required documents. The documents should be in the JPEG, PDF or PNG formats only. The exporter should enter all required information carefully and ensure correct information is submitted in the on- line application form.
On-line application can be completed in one or more sessions by revisiting the website using the assigned OTP (One Time Password) of E-mail and Mobile. After filling the fields, the exporter can save the information in between by using the Save button. The exporter can edit the filled data until online payment is not made.
The exporter may submit registration fees of Rs. 5000/- excluding taxes = Rs. 5900/- (with GST) may be made through any of the following modes: Credit Card/Debit Card/Online Banking.
After completion of Payment process an application number will be generated. Please note the application number for future reference.
On issuance of RCMC, Login detail is sent to the registered email of the exporter. The Exporter may login in to their account through “Exporter Login” link given at APEDA website.
The exporter can view the status of the RCMC application by clicking the "Track Application" link to view the status of application by submitting the IE Code and Application number until it is issued.
In case of any shortcoming is observed in the application the exporter will require to resubmit the document online.
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Rambabu Director, Cybervillage Solutions Pvt ltdRCMC stands for Registration Cum Membership Certificate, which is issued by the APEDA to validate the export products of exporter to other countries.
Export Promotion Councils (EPC)/Commodity Boards/Export Development Authorities issue RCMC Certificates to the Export Oriented Undertakings. Presently DGFT is issuing e-RCMC for all the exporters in India.
Any Indian exporter who wishes to export goods from India to other countries can apply for an RCMC certificate.
We can apply for an RCMC certificate online through the APEDA website.
Yes, an exporter can renew their RCMC certificate before its expiry. The renewal process is similar to the application process, and the exporter needs to submit the required documents and pay the renewal fees.
These organizations encourage the exporters to export their products. They also issue RCMC certificates to the exporters.
RCMC is valid for a period of 5 years.
RCMC certificate is an essential document for Indian exporters who wish to export goods from India to other countries. It is a mandatory requirement to claim benefits under various schemes of the Foreign Trade Policy. Additionally, the RCMC certificate offers several other benefits, including easy access to export-related information, improved market access, and priority in government schemes. The process to obtain an RCMC certificate is simple and can be done online. Exporters should ensure that they have an RCMC certificate to take advantage of the various benefits it offers.
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