{"id":33302,"date":"2025-10-22T16:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=33302"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:41:06","slug":"pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Pharmexcil Membership for Exporters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pharmexcil, or the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India, is an organization authorized by the Indian government. This agency is active in promoting the Indian pharmaceutical export industry in the international market. Pharmexcil offers a membership to export businesses that register with them via the <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rcmc-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RCMC registration online <\/a><\/b>process.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The membership allows the businesses to build their products&#8217; image in global markets. Well, to obtain the RCMC certificate, registration with the right EPC is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how Pharmexcil is active for issuing<\/span><b> Registration-cum-Membership certificates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, including the RCMC&#8217;s importance for pharma exporters. We will also shed light on how it facilitates international trade for pharma companies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/#A_Understanding_Pharmexcils_Role_in_the_Export_Pharma_Industry\" title=\"A. Understanding Pharmexcil&#8217;s Role in the Export Pharma Industry\u00a0\">A. Understanding Pharmexcil&#8217;s Role in the Export Pharma Industry\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/#B_Who_is_Eligible_to_Register_with_Pharmexcil\" title=\"B. Who is Eligible to Register with Pharmexcil?\">B. Who is Eligible to Register with Pharmexcil?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/#C_The_Major_Pharma_Products_Promoted_by_Pharmexcil\" title=\"C. The Major Pharma Products Promoted by Pharmexcil\">C. The Major Pharma Products Promoted by Pharmexcil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/#D_What_are_the_Pharmexcil_RCMC_Registration_Benefits\" title=\"D. What are the Pharmexcil RCMC Registration Benefits?\">D. What are the Pharmexcil RCMC Registration Benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/#E_Eligibility_for_Pharmexcil_RCMC_Based_on_Business_Type\" title=\"E. Eligibility for Pharmexcil RCMC Based on Business Type\">E. Eligibility for Pharmexcil RCMC Based on Business Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/#F_Pharmexcil_RCMC_Registration_Process_Step-by-Step_Guide\" title=\"F. Pharmexcil RCMC Registration Process: Step-by-Step Guide\">F. Pharmexcil RCMC Registration Process: Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/#G_Validity_and_Renewal_for_Registering_with_Pharmexcil\" title=\"G. Validity and Renewal for Registering with Pharmexcil\">G. Validity and Renewal for Registering with Pharmexcil<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/#H_Final_Discussion_Apply_RCMC_Certificate_for_Pharma_Exporters\" title=\"H. Final Discussion | Apply RCMC Certificate for Pharma Exporters\">H. Final Discussion | Apply RCMC Certificate for Pharma Exporters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/#I_Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_RCMC_Certificate\" title=\"I. Frequently Asked Questions Related to RCMC Certificate\">I. Frequently Asked Questions Related to RCMC Certificate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Understanding_Pharmexcils_Role_in_the_Export_Pharma_Industry\"><\/span><b>A. Understanding Pharmexcil&#8217;s Role in the Export Pharma Industry\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pharmexcil, which stands for <\/span><b>Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, comes under the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy. It was established as a legal agency in May 2004 for multiple purposes. It was set up under the Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry, Govt. of India<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Under this purview, it covers the various pharma products, including clinical research, herbal products, biotech products, and many more. It organizes the trade fair activities outside of India to promote the Indian export business. The key roles performed by Pharmexcil are<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Provide Policy Recommendation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pharmexcil works under the Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry. It represents the pharma exporters&#8217; concerns and queries to the Indian government as well as international authorities. They provide the policy recommendation to promote the Indian export business.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Organize Trade Fairs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> To facilitate meetings for sellers and buyers, Pharmexcil organizes the trade activities outside of India. Through it, the exporters get the route to expand their business and meet with potential pharma product dealers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Certificate Issuing Authority: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apart from the promotion of pharma products, it issues the essential documents such as the<\/span><b> RCMC certificate and Certificate of Origin (COI).\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Financial Assistance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through the<\/span><b> Pharmexcil RCMC registration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the export businesses get assistance for accessing the government benefits such as Market Access Incentives (MAI).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Who_is_Eligible_to_Register_with_Pharmexcil\"><\/span><b>B. Who is Eligible to Register with Pharmexcil?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Indian manufacturing or trade companies that are engaged in pharmaceutical products are eligible for registration with Pharmexcil. In detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The individuals or organizations that have their own manufacturing factory for pharmaceutical products export.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The companies that are active as traders or manufacturers of pharmaceutical products export.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0A small-scale manufacturer who exports pharmaceutical products for export.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The large-scale category companies that manufacture the pharma products for export.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_The_Major_Pharma_Products_Promoted_by_Pharmexcil\"><\/span><b>C. The Major Pharma Products Promoted by Pharmexcil<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The wide range of pharma products is covered under the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil). The major products covered by Pharmexcil are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Formulations and Biologicals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bulk Drugs and Drug Intermediates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vaccines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Surgicals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ayuesh &amp; Herbal Products\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In-house developed vaccines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generic medicines, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_What_are_the_Pharmexcil_RCMC_Registration_Benefits\"><\/span><b>D. What are the Pharmexcil RCMC Registration Benefits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pharmaceutical companies get numerous benefits after registering with Pharmexcil. The major advantages include<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>i) Provide Information on Market Insights<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through the EPC membership certificate, the pharma exporters get valuable assistance and possible information about market trends. In addition, they also get the information related to new updates from the international regulatory body. Through it, the exporters can easily target the potential markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>ii) Promotes Pharma Export<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pharmexcil assists the export companies and guides them for important license authorization. Overall, it helps businesses to solve trade-related challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>iii) Representatives in the International Market<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pharmexcil often organizes the trade fair activities, exhibitions, and other major events to promote Indian goods or services. These events turn into meetings between sellers and buyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>iv) Eligibles for Promotional Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An <\/span><b>RCMC certificate from Pharmexcil <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is important to be eligible for government benefits and subsidies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E_Eligibility_for_Pharmexcil_RCMC_Based_on_Business_Type\"><\/span><b>E. Eligibility for Pharmexcil RCMC Based on Business Type<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the<\/span><b> Pharmexcil RCMC registration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the pharma export business needs to fulfill the various requirements. The major eligibility requirements for business types are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>For Large-Scale Manufacturers:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Import Export Code (IEC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PAN Card of the company or individual<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drug License<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certificate from the Secretariat for Industrial Assistance (SIA) for an Industrial License<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Company brochure and brief profile\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>For Small-Scale Manufacturers:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 Import Export Code (IEC)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; PAN Card of the company or individual<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; SSI Permanent Registration Certificate<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; Drug License<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; Company brochure and brief profile\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; Merchant Exporter<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>For Merchant Exporters:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; \u00a0 Import Export Code (IEC)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 PAN Card of the company or individual<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; \u00a0 Drug License<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0&#8211; \u00a0 Company brochure and brief profile\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"F_Pharmexcil_RCMC_Registration_Process_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span><b>F. Pharmexcil RCMC Registration Process: Step-by-Step Guide<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are a few simple steps for businesses that want to obtain an<\/span><b> RCMC certificate for export:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Navigate the official website of Pharmexcil.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Create an account\/log in as an exporter on the same website.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Complete the <\/span><b>RCMC registration online application form.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Step 4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attach the supported documents to the application and pay the prescribed fees online.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Step 5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon verification, the Pharmexcil agency will update for <\/span><b>RCMC certificate approval.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"G_Validity_and_Renewal_for_Registering_with_Pharmexcil\"><\/span><b>G. Validity and Renewal for Registering with Pharmexcil<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike the other EPCs, the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which is issued by the Pharmexcil, is valid for one year. According to Pharmexcil, the RCMC certificate for export is active only for 12 months from the date of issuance. However, the documents of DGFT determine that the certificate is valid for five financial years. For <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-renewal-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RCMC renewal<\/a>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> apply at least one or two months before its expiry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"H_Final_Discussion_Apply_RCMC_Certificate_for_Pharma_Exporters\"><\/span><b>H. Final Discussion | Apply RCMC Certificate for Pharma Exporters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To gain international market access and meet with sellers and buyers, the pharma exporters can get the Pharmexcil membership. Through the membership, the businesses can get valuable financial assistance as well as participation in international trade events. To get a Pharmexcil membership, exporters need to first complete the online application. To be eligible for this membership, you must have a registered business with an active IEC. In case your products are not covered by Pharmexcil, register with the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) for multi-product. Make your <\/span><b>RCMC registration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> journey smoother and more affordable with LegalRaasta professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><em><strong>User Query: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-membership-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RCMC Membership Types Explained<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_RCMC_Certificate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b>I. Frequently Asked Questions Related to RCMC Certificate<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Q1. What are the advantages of Pharmexcil membership?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong> <\/em>Membership allows the export businesses to get valuable support related to services, including market research, financial assistance, regulatory updates, and tickets for international trade events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Q2. How can I renew my Pharmexcil certificate?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em> For the renewal of the Pharmexcil certificate, you must provide your export performance records of the last three years, including payment of the renewal fees. For renewal, use the DGFT online website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Q3. What is the Pharmexcil RCMC registration cost?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 The cost depends on the type of business. The registration cost structure is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For new manufacturers or exporters: Rs 7,080 plus GST<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Merchant exporters: Rs 8,260 plus GST<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For small-scale manufacturers: Rs 17,770 plus GST<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For Medium\/large-scale manufacturers: Rs 63,720 plus GST<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Q4. Can I get two Pharmexcil membership certificates?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em> No, you cannot get two memberships with the same export promotion council (EPC). For the single main business line, only one Pharmexcil membership certificate is valid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Q5. How long is a Pharmexcil membership valid?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em> As per DGFT, the Pharmexcil membership is only active for five financial years. Before March 31st of the fifth year, the pharma exporter must apply for renewal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Pharmexcil, or the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India, is an organization authorized by the Indian government. 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