MPEDA CERTIFICATE Registration

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) in India offers a certification known as the MPEDA RCMC (Marine Products Export Development Authority Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate). The Permiso team will provide comprehensive assistance, starting from the project’s paperwork through its successful completion.

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The Marine Products Export Development Authority, or MPEDA, is an Indian government organisation charged with fostering the export of marine products from that country. Businesses that export maritime items from India must be registered with MPEDA. The Maritime Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) was established in 1972. According to the Foreign Trade Policy, a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is required for exporters in order to avail the benefits under the policy. Holding the certificate can also help exporters in availing benefits with respect to Customs and Excise. According to the Foreign Trade Policy, a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is required for exporters in order to avail the benefits under the policy. Holding the certificate can also help exporters in availing benefits with respect to Customs and Excise.

On August 24, 1972, MPEDA merged with the former Marine Products Export Promotion Council, which had been founded by the Government of India in September 1961. Market Promotion, Capture Fisheries, Culture Fisheries, Processing Infrastructure & Value Addition, Quality Control, Research and Development are the primary areas of concentration for MPEDA.

MPEDA registration is required for Indian exports of fish and fishery products. Existing exporters can apply for renewals, endorsements, or cancellations online.

Under Section 9(2) (b) and (h) of the MPEDA Act 1972, one of the statutory functions of MPEDA is the registration of exporters, fishing vessels, and other processing businesses.

The exporters are divided into four groups:

  • check icon Manufacture Exporter - A manufacturer exporter is the owner of an approved processing plant, an approved fishing vessel with onboard processing capabilities, a live fish handling facility, a chilled fish handling facility, or a dried fish handling facility.
  • check icon Manufacture Exporter - A manufacturer exporter is the owner of an approved processing plant, an approved fishing vessel with onboard processing capabilities, a live fish handling facility, a chilled fish handling facility, or a dried fish handling facility.
  • check icon Route through Merchant Exporter - is an Export House, Trading House, Star Trading House, or Super Star Trading House with a DGFT certificate of authorisation.
  • check icon Ornamental Fish Exporter – An Ornamental Fish Exporter is one who only ships decorative fish and not live marine goods for human use.

The primary objective of MPEDA is to undertake the development and promotion of the export of the following products:

  • check icon Frozen Marine Products
  • check icon Canned Marine Products
  • check icon Freeze-Dried Marine Products
  • check icon Live Marine Products, other than Ornamental Fish
  • check icon Dried Marine Products
  • check icon Chilled Marine Products
  • check icon Ornamental Fish
  • check icon Others (Edible)/(Non-Edible)

Documents and details required for MPEDA RCMC Registration:

  • check icon Self-certified copy of Import-Export code issued by D.G.F.T
  • check icon FSSAI License
  • check icon MSME Certificate or Udyog Aadhar
  • check icon Annual Turnover
  • check icon Authorized signatory details

The MPEDA Registration-Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) is valid a certificate that identifies an exporter dealing with items registered with an Indian government-approved agency. The certificate is issued by the MPEDA Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and is valid for 5 years. An exporter seeking an RCMC must specify his primary business in the application. This application would be sent to the appropriate Registering Authority.

If an export product is not covered by an Export Promotion Council/Commodity Board, etc., RCMC must be obtained from FIEO. Furthermore, multi-product exporters who are not registered with any EPC and whose main line of business is still to be determined have the option of obtaining RCMC through the Federation of Indian Exporters Organisation (FIEO).

To apply for RCMC, you must have an active IEC (Import – Export Code). To submit the application, you must have an updated IEC Profile and a linked Digital Signature token or Aadhaar e-signature.

You can apply for a Fresh MPEDA RCMC / Renewal of MPEDA RCMC / Amendment of MPEDA RCMC through M/s. The Permiso and obtain the certificate within 3 – 4 working days. If you have any issues or facing any difficulty with the registration of MPEDA RCMC, you can call +91 8104691667 or email us at info@thepermiso.com

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