APEDA Registration
RCMC registration with APEDA for export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products.
APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) registration, known as RCMC (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate), is mandatory for export of APEDA-scheduled products including fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, dairy, honey, spices, rice, cashew, guar gum, and processed food items. RCMC is issued by APEDA on application with IEC, FSSAI licence, bank certificate, and export activity details. APEDA-registered exporters access export promotion schemes, participate in international trade fairs, receive market intelligence, and benefit from APEDA's quality certification programmes (Organic, HACCP). APEDA also regulates quality standards for specific export commodities and conducts exporter inspections. Complianceer handles RCMC application, APEDA portal registration, and renewal.
At a glance
- Timeline: 7–15 working days
- Government fee: ₹5,000 + GST (new RCMC); ₹2,000 + GST (renewal)
- Professional fee: Starting from ₹3,499
Who needs this
- Exporters of APEDA-scheduled agricultural and processed food products
- Spice exporters requiring RCMC for customs and buyer compliance
- Organic food exporters needing APEDA registration alongside NPOP certification
- Meat, poultry, and dairy product exporters
- Processed food exporters seeking APEDA export promotion benefits
Benefits
- Mandatory for export of APEDA-scheduled commodities
- Access to APEDA export promotion schemes and financial assistance
- Participation in APEDA-organised international trade fairs and buyer-seller meets
- Market intelligence and export data from APEDA
- Quality certification programmes (Organic, HACCP) through APEDA
Eligibility
- Must hold valid IEC and FSSAI licence (Central for exporters)
- Must be engaged in or planning export of APEDA-scheduled products
- Export activity must comply with APEDA quality standards for the commodity
Documents
- RCMC application form (APEDA portal)
- IEC certificate copy
- FSSAI Central licence copy
- GST registration certificate
- Bank certificate and cancelled cheque
- Export performance statement (for renewal; nil for first-time applicants)
- MOA/COI with export-related business objects
FAQs
Which food products require APEDA registration for export?
Fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, dairy, honey, spices, rice, cashew, guar gum, floriculture, and processed variants. Full schedule on apeda.gov.in.
APEDA vs FSSAI for export: do I need both?
Yes. FSSAI Central licence authorises food business operation. APEDA RCMC is mandatory membership for export of scheduled agricultural products. Both required.
Can APEDA help with organic export certification?
Yes. APEDA administers NPOP (National Programme for Organic Production) and facilitates India Organic certification for export under equivalence arrangements with US and EU.