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APEDA Registration

APEDA registration for exporters of agricultural and processed food products — mandatory for all scheduled product categories.

Typical timeline: 7–10 business days

Key Benefits

Mandatory for exporting 14 scheduled product groups from India
Access to APEDA financial assistance and market development schemes
Required for DGFT export benefit schemes (RoDTEP, etc.)
Enables export to EU, USA, Japan, GCC, and major markets
Free brand promotion at APEDA international trade fairs
Product testing at APEDA-approved labs for export certification

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Must be engaged in export of scheduled products
  • Business registration (company/LLP/firm/proprietorship)
  • Bank account for foreign exchange remittances
  • IEC (Import Export Code) from DGFT is mandatory

Documents Required

IEC Certificate
Business registration certificate
Bank certificate with bank details
Cancelled cheque
PAN Card
Passport-size photograph of authorized signatory

Frequently Asked Questions

What products fall under APEDA's scheduled list?

APEDA scheduled products include: fresh fruits and vegetables, processed food products, meat and poultry products, dairy products, confectionery, cocoa products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, floriculture, cereals, groundnuts, and several others.

Is APEDA registration different from FSSAI?

Yes. FSSAI is for domestic food safety compliance (selling food in India). APEDA registration is specifically for exporters of agricultural and processed food products. Both may be required simultaneously if you sell domestically and also export.

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Timeline: 7–10 business days
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