APEDA aims to promote scheduled product export. All exports related to exporting Scheduled products are required to obtain APEDA Registration. According to section 12 subsection 1 of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985 as amended every person exporting any one or more of the Scheduled products shall before the expiration of one month from the date on which he undertakes such export, apply to Authority to be registered as an exporter of the Scheduled product or Scheduled products. The said section further provides that the Authority may, for sufficient reason, extend the time limit for registration by such period as it thinks fit.
With the object of simplification of procedures and ease of doing business, w.e.f. 01.08.2015, the issuance of RCMC has been made online using digital signatures. Under the new process, the exporters are required to submit the documents online. Registration is valid for 5 years.
The following scheduled products are the prescribed export promotion and development and the export of such products shall be registered with the APEDA:
- Meat and Meat Products
- Fruits, Vegetables and their Products.
- Poultry and Poultry Products.
- Dairy Products.
- Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds
- Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery Products
- Honey, Jaggery and Sugar Products.
- Cereal and Cereal Products.
- Pick.
- Floriculture and Floriculture Products.
- Groundnuts, Peanuts and Walnuts
- Herbal and Medicinal Plants.
Documents and Information Required for APEDA Registration:
1. A bank certificate is required in a specified format
2. List of Directors/partners as applicable
3. A cancelled cheque from the business bank account
4. The period for which you need an APEDA License
5. Mobile Number, Email ID
6. Description of the products being exported
7. The period for which you need an APEDA License
8. Business Constitution document / Proof of Business
9. Self-attested copy of the Import-Export Code issued by D.G.F.T
10. Address proof for Registered Address
11. Mobile Number, Email ID
12. Self-attested copy of PAN issued by the Income Tax Department
Benefits of Registration
APEDA Registration is imperative as far as the export of scheduled products is concerned. The following are the benefits of APEDA Registration.
• Exporters may avail themselves of various financial assistance schemes under the APEDA.
APEDA provides rules, regulations, and guidelines to exporters on various products as per the concerned country for export.
• The registration enhances the brand and helps exporters in terms of brand publicity through advertisements, packaging development, database upgradation and surveys, and so on.
• APEDA registered members can participate in training programs organized and held by APEDA for multiple scheduled products, thereby bringing constant and significant improvements in their business.
YKG Global assists companies in getting the APEDA certification smoothly and hassle-free.
Here is how we support you:
- Personalized Assistance
- Document Organization
- Streamlined Submission
- payment processing.
- Continued Support
- in APEDA policies.
- Trusted Expertise
Why Choose YKG Global?
- Comprehensive Services: We offer an array of export & Import consulting services for customs made according to your needs.
- Timely delivery: We ensure meeting timeliness to keep your operations running effectively.
- Cost-effective Pricing: Our reasonable cost ensures you receive a satisfactory service.
- Regulatory Knowledge: We keep you updated about export & Import notifications to help maintain timely compliance.
