The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a key organization in India that aims to develop and promote the export of agricultural and processed food products. Established under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, APEDA has several objectives and functions that contribute to the growth of the export-oriented food processing industry in India.

Objectives of APEDA

APEDA’s main objectives are:

1. Develop and promote exports of agricultural and processed food products by coordinating the efforts of various stakeholders.
2. Facilitate the creation of infrastructure for the development of the export-oriented food processing industry, providing financial assistance for infrastructure development, packaging, and marketing.
3. Provide financial assistance to stakeholders for the improvement of packaging, processing, and marketing of agricultural and processed food products.
4. Promote quality control and standardization in the food processing industry by implementing quality control and inspection mechanisms.
5. Undertake surveys, research, and analysis to identify potential markets for Indian agricultural and processed food products.

Functions of APEDA

In order to achieve its objectives, APEDA performs various functions, including:

1. Coordinating the efforts of various stakeholders to promote the export of agricultural and processed food products.
2. Providing financial assistance for the development of infrastructure, packaging, and marketing.
3. Registering eligible exporters and issuing certificates of registration.
4. Implementing quality control and inspection mechanisms to ensure the quality and safety of food products.
5. Organizing trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and promotional activities to showcase Indian agricultural and processed food products in international markets.

APEDA’s Role in Exports

APEDA plays a crucial role in promoting the export of agricultural and processed food products from India through various means:

1. Facilitating market access: APEDA helps exporters identify potential markets, negotiate market access, and comply with international standards and regulations.
2. Financial assistance: APEDA provides financial assistance to exporters for various activities, including product development, packaging, quality improvement, and market promotion.
3. Market promotion: APEDA organizes trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and other promotional activities to showcase Indian products in international markets.
4. Capacity building: APEDA conducts training programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance the skills and knowledge of stakeholders in the export process.

Product List of APEDA

APEDA covers a wide range of agricultural and processed food products, including:

1. Fruits, vegetables, and their products.
2. Meat and poultry products.
3. Dairy products.
4. Confectionery, biscuits, and bakery products.
5. Honey, jaggery, and sugar products.
6. Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds.
7. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
8. Cereal and cereal products.
9. Groundnuts, peanuts, and walnuts.
10. Pickles, chutneys, and papads.
11. Guar gum.
12. Floriculture and floriculture products.
13. Herbal and medicinal plants.

APEDA Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC)

Step 1 Sign-up through the APEDA Website. (Click on “Register as Member” link on the Home Page).”.

Step 2 The exporter requires to first enter the basic detail, IE CODE, Email ID & Mobile number and submit.

Step 3     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.

Step 4 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.

Step 5 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.

Step 6     The exporter may submit registration fees of Rs. 5000/- excluding taxes = Rs. 5900/- (with GST) may be made through any of the followingmodes:-
Online

• Credit Card(Master Card and Visa)
• Debit Card (MasterCard and Visa)

Offline

• Demand draft in favour of “APEDA” payable at respective cities of APEDA offices

(Note :- APEDA GST No. – 07AAAJA1150H1ZU)

Step 7    After completion of Payment process an application number will be generated. (Please note the application number for future reference)

Step 8 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.

Step 9 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.

Step 10 In case of any shortcoming is observed in the application the exporter will require to resubmit the document online. Therefore, exporter is required to monitor the status of the RCMC application as informed above at Step 10.

Step 11 Following documents are required with application form:

I.                    For Merchant exporter :-

1. Self-certified copy of Import-Export code issued byD.G.F.T.

II.                 For Manufacturer exporter:-

1. Self-certified copy of Import-Export code issued by D.G.F.T.
   1. Exporter should furnish a self- attested copy of the registration of the company with the relevant certification agencies for the products given below :-

Step 12 After the approval of RCMC from APEDA officials, exporter may take printout of their Certificate through their APEDA Login under the heading of “View RCMC Certificate” under RCMC Menu.

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