APEDA Registration is a mandatory certification for businesses involved in exporting scheduled agricultural and food products from India. For exporters in Tamil Nadu, it enables legal export, access to government schemes, and promotes products under the “Brand India” initiative.

Any individual or business entity engaged in exporting items like fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, spices, or processed food from Tamil Nadu should apply. This includes sole proprietors, LLPs, private limited companies, manufacturers, and partnerships.

 No, APEDA registration is only compulsory for items listed in the Schedule I of the APEDA Act, 1985. These include items like basmati rice, dairy products, meat, bakery items, and more.

You’ll need:

• IEC certificate
  
  
• Canceled cheque
  
  
• Bank certificate
  
  
• Recent bank statement
  
  
• List of directors/partners
  
  
• FSSAI license (for manufacturers)
  
  
• Pollution control certificate (if applicable)
  
  

Visit https://apeda.gov.in/RCMC, click on ‘Register as Exporter,’ enter your IEC, fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the fee. Petax Filings can handle the entire registration on your behalf for faster processing.

The government registration fee is ₹5,000. However, with professional services like Petax Filings, additional service charges apply depending on documentation and assistance required.

The Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is valid for five years from the date of issuance. Renewal must be done before expiry to avoid penalties.

 Yes, food processors and manufacturers who export products like packaged foods, cereals, bakery items, or confectionery can and should register under APEDA.

Generally, registration is completed within 3–7 working days, provided all documents are accurate and complete.