What is APEDA?
APEDA is the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, a body of India's Ministry of Commerce. Indian exporters of APEDA's listed food and farm products register with it and get a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC).
Products APEDA covers
- Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and seeds
- Rice, cereals and cereal products
- Groundnuts, pulses and guar gum
- Processed fruits, vegetables and food products
- Meat, dairy, poultry and honey
- Alcoholic beverages
APEDA and Saudi Arabia
APEDA registration is an Indian export requirement, not a Saudi one. To export food to Saudi Arabia, you need both: APEDA registration in India, and the SFDA requirements in Saudi Arabia.
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Frequently asked questions
What is an RCMC?
The Registration-cum-Membership Certificate. It is the APEDA registration that exporters of listed products need, and it is issued online through the DGFT portal.
How long is APEDA registration valid?
Five years. It can be renewed online.
Does APEDA registration replace the SFDA certificate?
No. APEDA covers exporting from India. The SFDA covers selling in Saudi Arabia.