APEDA Registration in Pune: Complete 2026 Guide to RCMC for Agricultural & Processed Food Exporters

Powering Maharashtra Agricultural Exports with APEDA RCMC Registration

Western Maharashtra, encompassing Pune, Nashik, Satara, and Solapur, represents one of India's most fertile and prosperous agro-export hubs. From world-renowned GI-tagged Mahabaleshwar strawberries and Junnar onions to Purandar figs, Baramati grapes, and processed fruit pulps, local agri-enterprises have vast export opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and North America. Under the Foreign Trade Policy, exporting scheduled agricultural and processed food products mandates holding an active Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) issued by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

Operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, APEDA serves as the nodal promotion council that verifies food hygiene standards, certifies packaging facilities, and disburses attractive financial assistance schemes for international market development. At KOKJAGUAR Consultancy in Magarpatta City, we provide end-to-end RCMC liaison services for merchant and manufacturer exporters. Explore our specialized APEDA, Spices Board and Tea Board registration services in Pune.

Step-by-Step APEDA RCMC Application Workflow

Step 1: Mandatory Pre-Requisite Verification

Before applying for APEDA membership, your entity must hold an active DGFT Importer Exporter Code (IEC), an active central/state FSSAI food business license, and an updated business PAN profile.

Step 2: Online Application Submission

Submit your application on the APEDA portal (apeda.gov.in) with business entity details, branch addresses, scheduled products selection, and declaration of merchant or manufacturing capacity.

Step 3: Document Uploads & Fee Payment

Upload self-attested copies of the DGFT IEC certificate, bank certificate or cancelled cheque leaf, FSSAI license copy, and partnership deed or certificate of incorporation. Pay the statutory government registration fee of ₹5,000 plus 18% GST (₹5,900 total).

Step 4: Scrutiny and RCMC Issuance

APEDA regional officials review the application. Upon approval, the digital RCMC certificate is issued with five years validity. For specialized export councils like Spices Board and Tea Board, review our guides on Spices Board CRES certification and Tea Board compliance in Maharashtra.