How to apply for APEDA registration
You apply for APEDA registration (RCMC) online on the DGFT portal, after you have an Import Export Code (IEC). The fee is Rs. 5,900 (Rs. 5,000 plus 18% GST), and the registration is valid for five years.
Step by step
Get your IEC
You need an Import Export Code (IEC) from the DGFT before you can apply.
Open the e-RCMC service
Log in to the DGFT portal and open the e-RCMC service under the Services menu. Choose APEDA as the registering authority.
Fill in the form
Enter your business details and the APEDA products you export.
Upload documents
Upload the signed and sealed documents listed below.
Pay the fee
Pay Rs. 5,900 online (Rs. 5,000 plus 18% GST).
Download the RCMC
After APEDA approves the application, download your RCMC from the portal.
Documents required
- Merchant exporters: signed and sealed copy of the IEC.
- Manufacturers: signed and sealed copy of the IEC, plus proof of manufacturing.
Proof of manufacturing depends on the product: an FSSAI licence or Udyam (MSME) registration for most foods, a Horticulture Department certificate for flowers and seeds, and an Excise Commissioner licence for alcoholic beverages.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the RCMC valid?
Five years. Renewal is also done online and costs Rs. 5,900.
Can I change my RCMC after it is issued?
Yes. Amendments to the RCMC are free.
Do I still need SFDA approval for Saudi Arabia?
Yes. APEDA registration lets you export from India. The SFDA requirements apply when the food reaches Saudi Arabia.