How to Download APEDA Certificate?

APEDA certificate, officially known as the Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC), is a mandatory certificate issued by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to Indian exporters who deal in export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products. In this blog post, we shall explain the steps involved in the APEDA certificate download process.

Purpose of APEDA Certificate

APEDA certificate is a mandatory certificate for the exporters who are engaged in the export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products from India like fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, basmati rice and bakery items. This certificate is required to ensure compliance with government norms. It also allows the exporters to gain access to export benefits as well as market development support.

Securing an APEDA certification enhances the exporter's credibility among the international buyers. This is because the certification confirms the products offered by the exporter meet all the high quality, safety and international standards.

It is important to note that the APEDA website doesn’t directly provide the RCMC certificate. This certificate needs to be obtained from the official portal of Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). 

Prerequisites for APEDA Certification Download

Here are some prerequisite requirements for APEDA e-RCMC certification download:

• You must’ve applied for the certification via DGFT portal and obtained the approval of APEDA.

• Make sure your internet connection is stable so you can download APEDA certification easily in an uninterrupted manner.

• You must have access to the DGFT portal. Make sure you remember your ID and password. 

• You will download the APEDA in PDF format so make sure you have a PDF reader on your device.

Documents Required to Download APEDA RCMC

Mentioned below are some essential documents to apply for and download APEDA certificate. :-

• Import Export Code (IEC).

• Permanent Account Number (PAN).

• Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration certificate.

• Memorandum of Association (MOA), in case of a corporate, institutional, private limited, or limited company.

• A self-certified copy of the Partnership Deed, in case of a partnership.

• Trust Deed, in case of a trust, institution or corporation.

• A certificate from the Registrar of Companies confirming any change in the company’s registered office, if applicable.

APEDA Certificate Download Process

The APEDA certificate download process needs to be completed via the official DGFT portal. The process is pretty simple and easy. All you need to do is follow the steps we have explained below. :- 

Step 1:- Visit the official DGFT portal. This is the first step to obtain and download your APEDA RCMC.

Step 2:- Once you are on the portal, you need to log in using your login credentials. Without logging in, you cannot download the RCMC.

Step 3:- Now, when you have finally logged in, you need to go to the “RCMC” section under the services menu or exporters’ dashboard. Then, you need to search for the “RCMC certificate download” link.

Step 4:- After you click on the link, you will need to enter a verification code. You will receive this code on your email address or mobile number. Make sure to enter the code correctly for successful identity authentication.

Step 5:- Upon successful authentication, you will be redirected to the RCMC certificate page. On this page, you can get the APEDA certificate PDF. You can open it using any PDF reader.

After fulfilling all the above steps, your APEDA certificate download process will be completed successfully. In case you failed to receive the RCMC certificate from APEDA, and need assistance to re-apply for the certificate, you can connect with our APEDA registration consultants. 

Conclusion

If you want to export scheduled agricultural and processed products from India, you require an RCMC certificate of APEDA. For assistance in obtaining it, you can connect with our consultants at Registrationwala. We will help you collect all the required documents and also help you in filing the application in a smooth and hassle-free manner.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Which portal do I need to visit for APEDA RCMC download?

A. You need to visit the official DGFT portal to download the APEDA RCMC.

Q2. Do basmati rice exporters need to obtain Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate from APEDA?

A. Yes, basmati rice exporters need to obtain Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate of APEDA

Q3. Can I export jaggery without an APEDA registration certificate?

A. No, you need an APEDA registration certificate to export jaggery from India.

Q4. Do I need to register with APEDA to export processed food?

A. Yes, you need to register with APEDA to export processed food from India.

Author: Dushyant Sharma

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