Fruit & Vegetable Exporters
Fresh, frozen, dried fruits and vegetables, pulps and juices — often with TraceNet for grapes.
APEDA REGISTRATION
Apeda Registration Registration
Mandatory registration under the APEDA Act 1985 for exporters of scheduled agricultural and processed food products. Access TraceNet, financial assistance, quality standards and global market support. IEC is a prerequisite. Pan-India assistance for fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, cereals, floriculture and more.
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SAMPLE
IEC / Export Trade Certificate
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) — sample IEC certificate
Illustrative sample. Your official certificate is issued after approval.
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Statutory Body
APEDA under the APEDA Act 1985 — Ministry of Commerce & Industry
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Mandatory for Scheduled Products
Section 9 — no export of scheduled products without APEDA registration
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TraceNet Enabled
GrapeNet, Organic TraceNet and farm-to-fork traceability systems
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IEC Prerequisite
Valid Import Export Code from DGFT required before applying
OVERVIEW
What is APEDA Registration?
APEDA Registration is mandatory registration issued by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), a statutory body under the APEDA Act 1985. Every exporter of agricultural and processed food products listed in the Schedule to the Act must obtain this registration before commencing exports.
APEDA promotes and regulates 14 scheduled product groups — fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy, cereals, floriculture, honey, cocoa, beverages, groundnuts, pickles, guar gum, herbal and medicinal plants, and more. Registration unlocks financial assistance, TraceNet, quality standards support and trade promotion. It is separate from IEC; you need both.
Authority
APEDA · Ministry of Commerce
Law
APEDA Act 1985 · Section 9
Prerequisite
Valid IEC from DGFT
WHO NEEDS IT
Who Must Register with APEDA
Meat, Dairy & Cereals
Buffalo/sheep/goat/poultry meat, milk products, basmati and non-basmati rice, millets and cereals.
Floriculture & Organic
Cut flowers, dried flowers, organic products under NPOP with Organic TraceNet.
Processed & Other Scheduled
Pickles, honey, guar gum, groundnuts, cocoa, herbal/medicinal plants and other scheduled items.
PRODUCTS
14 Scheduled Product Groups
Fruits & Vegetables
Fresh, frozen, dried and processed — mangoes, grapes, onions, pulps, juices.
Meat & Dairy
Meat and meat products; milk, cheese, butter, ghee and related dairy items.
Cereals & Floriculture
Basmati/non-basmati rice, wheat, millets; cut flowers, dried flowers, foliage.
Others
Honey, cocoa, beverages, groundnuts, pickles, guar gum, herbal and medicinal plants.
Note: Spices (Spice Board), tea, coffee and marine products (MPEDA) fall outside APEDA and need separate registrations.
BENEFITS
What APEDA Registration Unlocks
Legal Export Right
Mandatory under Section 9 — you cannot export scheduled products without registration.
Financial Assistance
Transport subsidy, infrastructure development and market development grants for registered exporters.
TraceNet
Access to GrapeNet, Organic TraceNet and other farm-to-fork traceability systems.
Trade Promotion
Buyer-seller meets, international trade fairs and quality/standards support from APEDA.
DOCUMENTS
What You Typically Need
1. IEC Certificate
Valid Import Export Code from DGFT (mandatory prerequisite).
2. GST Certificate
Active GSTIN of the exporting entity.
3. PAN & Entity Docs
PAN of firm/company; COI, Partnership Deed or LLP Agreement.
4. Bank Details
Cancelled cheque or bank certificate for the entity account.
5. RCMC (if applicable)
Registration Cum Membership Certificate from the relevant EPC where required.
6. Address & Authorisation
Office address proof and authorisation letter for the signatory.
PROCESS
How APEDA Registration Works
1. IEC Ready
Ensure you have a valid Import Export Code from DGFT.
2. Document Prep
Gather IEC, GST, PAN, entity documents, bank details and authorisation.
3. Portal Application
Create account and file online application on the APEDA portal (apeda.gov.in).
4. Fee & Verification
Pay government fee (typically ₹5,000) and respond to any queries from APEDA.
5. Certificate & TraceNet
Obtain registration certificate; set up TraceNet (GrapeNet / Organic) where product requires it.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Corporate Mart for APEDA?
Scheduled Product Clarity
We confirm whether your products fall under APEDA or under Spice Board / Tea / Coffee / MPEDA.
Portal Filing Support
Complete application on apeda.gov.in with correct product groups and documents.
TraceNet Guidance
Help with GrapeNet / Organic TraceNet setup where your product line requires traceability.
Post-Registration Support
Guidance on financial assistance schemes and compliance so you can use the registration fully.
IEC → Docs → APEDA Portal → Fee → Certificate → TraceNet
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority — a statutory body under the APEDA Act 1985 that promotes and regulates export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products from India.
Yes, under Section 9 of the APEDA Act. No person shall export any scheduled product unless registered with APEDA. IEC alone is not enough for scheduled agri/food products.
14 product groups including fruits & vegetables, meat, dairy, cereals, floriculture, honey, cocoa, beverages, groundnuts, pickles, guar gum, herbal/medicinal plants and related processed items. Spices, tea, coffee and marine products are under other boards.
APEDA’s farm-to-fork traceability system. GrapeNet is used for grape exports; Organic TraceNet for organic products under NPOP. Registration with APEDA is the gateway to these systems.
IEC certificate, GST certificate, PAN, entity documents (COI/deed/agreement), bank details, address proof and authorisation. RCMC and product-specific certificates (FSSAI, phytosanitary, organic) may also be needed depending on the product.
Typically ₹5,000 one-time, non-refundable, paid on the APEDA portal. Confirm the current fee on apeda.gov.in. Corporate Mart provides transparent, tailored assistance based on your entity structure and state requirements. Contact our expert team for a detailed proposal.
Often yes for food products. FSSAI licence and, for some products, phytosanitary certificates, EIC certification or NPOP organic certification are additional requirements for export clearance.
No. APEDA is the statutory registration for scheduled agri/food products. RCMC is membership of an Export Promotion Council (which may include APEDA-related categories) for claiming RoDTEP and other DGFT incentives. Many exporters need both.
