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 or before the expiration of three months from the date of coming into force of this section, whichever is later, apply to Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Act 1985 under section 12(1) along with the amendments considered and registered as an Exporter of the Scheduled products.
So far RCMC (Registration Cum Membership Certificate) was being issued manually. However, with the objective of simplification of procedures and ease of doing business, w.e.f. 01.08.2015, the issuance of RCMC has been made on line using digital signatures.
The Streamlined online registration procedure is defined below-
Step 1– Sign-up through the APEDA Website
(https://apeda.gov.in/apedawebsite/miscellaneous/Registration.pdf) (Click on “Register as Member” link on the Home Page).
Step 2- The exporter requires to first enter the basic detail, IE Code, E-mail 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. 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 online or offline modes. The offline mode details are provided below-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 per Step 9 specify.
Step 11 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.
There will be auto-renewal of RCMC in case of Merchant exporter after making payment of registration fee after five years, no requirement for submission of any document.
Documents required for filling the application form of APEDA RCMC–
1. For Merchant Exporter- Self-certified copy of Import-Export code issued by D.G.F.T.
2. For Manufacturer exporter- Self-certified copy of Import-Export code issued by D.G.F.T. and should furnish a self- attested copy of the registration of the company with the relevant certification agencies for the products given below:
| Product | Certification Agency |
| Fruits & Vegetable Seeds | Department of Horticulture/DIC/SIA/ FSSAI |
| Dairy/Poultry/Honey/Meat | FSSAI/MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board. |
| Alcoholic Beverages | FSSAI/ Department of Excise Commissioner/ NOC issued by pollution control Board. |
| Cereals and Cereal Products | FSSAI/MSME (Udyam Registration certificate) / NOC issued by Pollution Control Board. |
Other documents like Bank A/c. statement of the bank account of the firm (for latest 2 months), Bank Certificate duly signed by the authorities, Canceled cheque etc. is also required.
ADVANTAGE OF APEDA REGISTRATION:
1. For export of scheduled products, APEDA registration is mandatory.
2. Exporters can avail the various financial assistance schemes of APEDA.
3. Provides guidelines to exporters about the various products and countries for export.
4. Registered members can participate in training programs organized by APEDA for various scheduled products and thereby improve their business.
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