For exporting meat and meat products from India to other countries, one of the most important shipment-level documents is APEDA Health Certificate. Without this certificate, it is not possible to export meat from India.
In this blog post, we shall discuss this certificate in detail, and also explain how to apply for it online via APEDA Meat Net portal. If you are planning to start a meat export business in the near future, we recommend you to read this blog post till the end.
APEDA Health Certificate refers to a document issued by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, which is a statutory body responsible for promoting the export of Indian agricultural and processed food products. The health certification issued by APEDA is required for exporting meat and meat products from India, such as buffalo meat, sheep meat, goat meat and chicken, to other countries.
According to the prevailing export and import policy of the Indian government, each export consignment of meat has to undergo compulsory microbiological and other tests by government laboratories and also has to be accompanied by the APEDA Health Certification. This certification serves as proof that the export consignment of meat meets the strict health, safety and hygiene standards set forth by APEDA.
The prominent benefits of APEDA health certification are as follows:-
The main benefit associated with this certification is that it allows businesses to legally export meat products from India to the destination country.
It also serves as proof that the meat export products meet health, safety and hygiene standards approved by Indian government for human consumption.
The certification ensures smoother customs clearance by helping prevent cargo detentions and shipment rejections at borders of destination countries.
Moreover, it helps a business showcase its commitment to food quality and food safety. This can help build and maintain a good reputation in international markets.
To apply for APEDA health certificate, you need to file an online application through the APEDA Meat Net online system. Below, we have explained all the steps you need to follow to apply for this certificate:-
Step 1:- First, you need to register your business with APEDA. After registration, the authority shall provide you with a username and password.
Step 2:- Using the username and password, you need to log into the APEDA Meat Net portal.
Step 3:- Then, you need to fill out and submit an application form online for the export consignment of meat on the portal.
Step 4:- Take a print out of the online application form along with requisite fee, copies of the invoice, packing list, test reports, etc.
Step 5:- Then, you must approach the concerned State Animal Husbandry Office for collecting the health certificate.
Step 6:- Thereafter, the authorized State Veterinarian official shall check whether your application meets all the requirements. Then, they shall log into the Meat Net portal using their respective credentials, as allotted to them by APEDA.
Step 7:- Finally, if they are satisfied with the application, they shall digitally issue the health certification to your business.
If you are planning to export meat and meat products from India to other countries, you need to secure the APEDA health certificate. This certification serves as proof that the meat export consignment meets the required safety, hygiene and health standards. To apply for this certificate, you need to get your consignment of meat export tested at a government laboratory. Then, you need to apply for the APEDA health certification via APEDA Meat Net portal. After that, you need to approach the concerned State Animal Husbandry Office. After that, an authorized State Veterinarian official shall check whether your application meets all the requirements. If satisfied, they shall digitally issue the health certification to your business.
For assistance with obtaining APEDA health certification, you can get in touch with our expert APEDA consultants at Registrationwala. If you haven’t obtained your APEDA RCMC yet, there’s no need to worry….we can help you secure that as well.
We also assist with other essential registrations and licenses required for your meat export business, including the Import Export Code, FSSAI export license, GST registration and more.
Q1. Is APEDA health certificate required to export seafood from India?
A. No. This certificate is required to export meat and meat products from India. To export seafood, you need to obtain MPEDA certificate instead.
Q2. Which portal do I need to visit to apply for APEDA health certificate?
A. To apply for APEDA health certificate, you need to visit the APEDA Meat Net portal.
Q3. Apart from APEDA health certification, what other documents do I need to export meat from India?
A. Apart from this certification, other documents required for meat export business include APEDA RCMC, Import Export Code, FSSAI license, GST registration and Authorized Dealer code among others.
Q4. Does lab testing of meat export consignment need to be done prior to applying for APEDA health certification?
A. Yes. Before applying for an APEDA health certificate for meat export, lab testing of the meat export consignment needs to be completed through a government lab.
Q5. What are the examples of meat products requiring APEDA health certification?
A. The examples of popular meat products (meant for export) requiring APEDA health certification are chilled and frozen boneless buffalo/goat/sheep meat, sausages, chicken salami, kebabs, canned meats, internal organs and trimmings derived from animals like buffalo, sheep and goats.
Q6. Can I apply for APEDA meat certificate without first obtaining APEDA RCMC?
A. No. Unless you first apply for and obtain the APEDA registration cum membership certificate, you cannot apply for APEDA meat certificate.
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