What is the APEDA registration process and cost?

APEDA registration gives you the RCMC (Registration cum Membership Certificate) which is needed to export scheduled products like fruits, vegetables, cereals, meat and processed foods. The basic steps are: first get your IEC from DGFT, then apply online on the APEDA portal, fill the exporter details, upload your IEC, a bank certificate or cancelled cheque, and pay the registration fee online. Once approved you get the RCMC which is generally valid for a long period (it has been a one-time fee model, but rules change). I am not quoting an exact fee because APEDA revises it, so check the current amount on the official APEDA portal before paying. Beware of agents who charge large sums claiming they can fast-track it, the online process is straightforward and you can do it yourself.