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.

APEDA RCMC is required for the exporters who deal with the following products:

• Fruits, Vegetables and their Products.
• Meat and Meat Products.
• Poultry and Poultry Products.
• Dairy Products.
• Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery Products.
• Honey, Jaggery and Sugar Products.
• Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds.
• Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
• Cereal and Cereal Products.
• Groundnuts, Peanuts and Walnuts.
• Pickles, Papads and Chutneys.
• Guar Gum.
• Floriculture and Floriculture Products.
• Herbal and Medicinal Plants.
• De oiled rice bran.
• Green pepper in brine.
• Cashew Nuts and Its Products.

Registration:

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).

• A

  For Proprietorship Business-Merchant Exporter

  1. Proprietor PAN, Aadhaar Card or Voter ID or Passport or Driver's License
  2. Latest passport size photograph
  3. Proprietor Mobile Number
  4. Cancelled Cheque or Bankers Letter
  5. Proprietor Email id
  6. Registered Office Address Proof: Latest Power Bill
  7. No-objection letter cum Affidavit from the Landlord if it is owned.
  8. Rental Agreement from the landlord if the premises are rented.
  9. Import Export Code (IEC).
  10. Details of APEDA Products.
• B

  For Other Businesses-Merchant Exporter

  1. Directors or Partners PAN, Aadhaar Card or Voter ID or Passport or Driver's License
  2. Directors or Partners latest passport size photographs
  3. Cancelled Cheque of business or Bankers Letter
  4. Director/Partners Mobile Number
  5. Director/Partners Email id
  6. Partnership Deed in case of Firm
  7. Certificate of Registration of Business
  8. Partnership Deed or MOA, AOA or LLP Agreement
  9. firm/LLP/Company PAN
  10. Board Resolution
  11. Registered Office Address Proof: Latest Power Bill
  12. No-objection letter cum Affidavit from the Landlord if it is owned.
  13. Rental Agreement from the landlord if the premises are rented.
  14. Import Export Code (IEC).
  15. Details of APEDA Products.
• C

  For Proprietorship Business-Manufacturer Exporter

  1. Proprietor PAN, Aadhaar Card or Voter ID or Passport or Driver's License
  2. Latest passport size photograph
  3. Proprietor Mobile Number
  4. Cancelled Cheque or Bankers Letter
  5. Proprietor Email id
  6. Registered Office Address Proof: Latest Power Bill
  7. No-objection letter cum Affidavit from the Landlord if it is owned.
  8. Rental Agreement from the landlord if the premises are rented.
  9. Import Export Code (IEC).
  10. Details of APEDA Products.
  11. A self- attested copy of the registration of the company with the relevant certification agencies for the products given below

  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

• D

  For Other Businesses-Menufacturer Exporter

  1. Directors or Partners PAN, Aadhaar Card or Voter ID or Passport or Driver's License
  2. Directors or Partners latest passport size photographs
  3. Cancelled Cheque of business or Bankers Letter
  4. Director/Partners Mobile Number
  5. Director/Partners Email id
  6. Partnership Deed in case of Firm
  7. Certificate of Registration of Business
  8. Partnership Deed or MOA, AOA or LLP Agreement
  9. firm/LLP/Company PAN
  10. Board Resolution
  11. Registered Office Address Proof: Latest Power Bill
  12. No-objection letter cum Affidavit from the Landlord if it is owned.
  13. Rental Agreement from the landlord if the premises are rented.
  14. Import Export Code (IEC).
  15. Details of APEDA Products.
  16. A self- attested copy of the registration of the company with the relevant certification agencies for the products given below

  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

You can get APEDA RCMC (Exporter License for Agricultural and Processed Food Products) in the following steps.

• 1

  Sign-up

  Sign-up through the APEDA Website. (Click on "Register as Member" link on the Home Page).

• 2

  Basic Details

  The exporter requires to first enter the basic detail, IE CODE, Email ID & Mobile number and submit.

• 3

  OTP

  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.

• 4

  Verification

  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.

• 5

  Data Submission

  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.

• 6

  Payment

  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.

• 7

  Application Number

  After completion of Payment process an application number will be generated. Please note the application number for future reference.

• 8

  RCMC

  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.

• 9

  Status of RCMC

  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.

• 10

  Resubmission if any

  In case of any shortcoming is observed in the application the exporter will require to resubmit the document online.

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