APEDA Registration
Mandatory for exporting fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, cereals and processed food.
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority registers every exporter of its scheduled products and issues the RCMC for them. Registration is a one-time step after the IEC, and it unlocks APEDA’s export schemes and the certificates buyers in the Gulf and Europe ask for.
What is included
- Product-schedule check
- Application on the APEDA portal
- Fee payment and query handling
- RCMC certificate
- Guidance on export returns to APEDA
What we will need from you
- IEC
- PAN and a bank certificate on the bank’s letterhead
- Cancelled cheque
- Certificate of Incorporation or partnership deed
- Class 3 DSC
How long it takes
Typically 7–10 working days.
Timelines are typical, not guaranteed. Government processing times vary, and a query from the officer adds to them. We will tell you where yours stands.
Common questions
Do I need both APEDA and a council RCMC?
No. For scheduled agricultural products APEDA’s registration is the RCMC.