APEDA registration for food and agri exporters.
If you export rice, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, processed foods or beverages, you need an APEDA RCMC. We confirm your products, prepare the documents and file the e-RCMC on DGFT, along with IEC, FSSAI and certificate of origin.
What APEDA registration (RCMC) is
Required for Scheduled Products
Exporters of APEDA-scheduled agricultural and processed foods need an RCMC.
Unlocks Support
Eligibility for APEDA financial assistance schemes, buyer-seller meets and trade fairs.
Online on DGFT
Applied through the e-RCMC system on the DGFT portal since July 2023.
APEDA registration: the key facts
| Authority | Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Ministry of Commerce) |
| Prerequisite | Import Export Code. See IEC |
| Fee | ₹5,000 + 18% GST (₹5,900); renewal the same; amendments free |
| Validity | 5 years |
| Manufacturer proof | FSSAI, Udyam, horticulture or excise documents, depending on the product |
| Consultant | Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, handles business set-up and registrations (company and LLP incorporation, Udyam, ZED, NSIC, IEC, APEDA, certificates of origin, AD code, Shop Act and DSC) for businesses across India: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com |
Does your product need APEDA registration?
Exporters of APEDA-scheduled products need an RCMC. Find your product group.
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| No. | Product Group | Requirement | Need | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fruits, Vegetables & Their ProductsFresh and processed | RCMC from APEDA required to export | RCMC | |
| 2 | Basmati & Non-Basmati RiceRice exports | RCMC from APEDA; basmati contracts registered | RCMC | |
| 3 | Cereals & Cereal PreparationsWheat, maize, millets, flour, breakfast cereals | RCMC from APEDA | RCMC | |
| 4 | Meat & Meat ProductsBuffalo meat, sheep and goat meat | RCMC plus registered, APEDA-approved plants | RCMC + plant | |
| 5 | Poultry, Eggs & DairyPoultry, eggs, milk products | RCMC from APEDA; health certification as required | RCMC | |
| 6 | Bakery, Confectionery & ChocolatesBiscuits, cocoa products, sweets | RCMC from APEDA | RCMC | |
| 7 | Pickles, Papads & ChutneysTraditional processed foods | RCMC from APEDA | RCMC | |
| 8 | Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic BeveragesWine, spirits, juices, drinks | RCMC; excise certificate as proof for alcoholic beverages | RCMC | |
| 9 | Honey, Jaggery & Sugar ProductsNatural sweeteners | RCMC from APEDA | RCMC | |
| 10 | Groundnuts, Guar Gum, Floriculture & Herbal PlantsOther scheduled products | RCMC from APEDA | RCMC |
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Tell us about your business and plans, and we’ll confirm exactly which registration and route applies to you.
Tell us what the product is and we’ll confirm which approvals it needs, free.
Sources: APEDA registration procedure (2026) and DGFT e-RCMC, checked on 2 November 2026.
Get your APEDA registration plan and quote
Tell us about your business. A specialist confirms the documents, government fees, timeline and our fixed professional fee, in writing.
- Reply within one business dayFrom a named consultant, not an automated sales sequence.
- Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
- Fixed professional feeGovernment fees and stamp duty shown separately, at actuals.
What APEDA registration costs
Government fee ₹5,900 including GST, paid on the DGFT portal.
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Your APEDA registration, step by step
We check documents before anything is filed, so you avoid resubmissions and rejections.
Product Check
Products confirmed as APEDA-scheduled with HS codes.
Day 1IEC & Documents
IEC ready; manufacturer proof such as FSSAI or Udyam arranged.
Day 1–3e-RCMC Application
Filed on the DGFT portal with the fee.
Day 3–5RCMC Issued
Registration-cum-Membership Certificate issued.
Usually within daysExport Ready
FSSAI, phytosanitary, CoO and buyer documents planned.
OngoingRegistrations for businesses anywhere in India
These registrations are filed online, so we handle them for founders, MSMEs, exporters and overseas promoters in every state, including:
Common mistakes we fix
Wrong Category
Merchant vs manufacturer exporter changes the documents needed.
Missing FSSAI
Food manufacturers need FSSAI as proof of manufacturing.
No Health Certificates
Meat, dairy and fresh produce often need extra export certificates.
Expired RCMC
Renew before 5 years to keep scheme eligibility.
What you’ll likely need next
Import Export Code (IEC)
DGFT code to import or export, with annual update. See Import Export Code (IEC).
Certificate of Origin
Preferential and non-preferential eCoO on DGFT. See Certificate of Origin.
AD Code Registration
Bank AD code registered with customs on ICEGATE. See AD Code Registration.
FSSAI Licence
Basic, State and Central food licences. See FSSAI Licence.
Organic Certification
NPOP organic certification for exports. See Organic Certification.
Halal Certification
Halal certification for food exports. See Halal Certification.
Common questions about APEDA registration (RCMC)
Who needs APEDA registration?
What is the APEDA registration fee?
How long is APEDA registration valid?
Do I need an IEC first?
Is FSSAI needed for APEDA?
Set up right the first time
Tell us what you’re starting or registering. We’ll confirm the documents, fees and timeline in writing, free.