{"id":33325,"date":"2025-10-24T12:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T06:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=33325"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:41:06","slug":"pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmexcil, APEDA, and FIEO: Where Should You Apply for RCMC Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The RCMC is the gateway for those export businesses that want to claim the various government benefits and schemes. The Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is a legal document that is issued by the authorized councils. Meanwhile, under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), the exporters can get access to incentives and schemes with RCMC. However, before it chooses, a right EPC (Export Promotion Council) is essential. Various EPCs issue the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rcmc-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RCMC certificate,<\/b><\/a> including <b>APEDA, Pharmexcil, and FIEO.<\/b> But which council is right for you? Let&#8217;s break down the blog to know whether APEDA is best for you or FIEO and Pharmexcil, including the difference between the trio.\u00a0<\/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-apeda-and-fieo\/#1_Understanding_the_Role_of_EPCs_for_Exporters\" title=\"1. Understanding the Role of EPCs for Exporters\">1. Understanding the Role of EPCs for Exporters<\/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-apeda-and-fieo\/#2_A_Right_Selected_EPC_Ensures_Compliance_Benefits\" title=\"2. A Right Selected EPC Ensures Compliance &amp; Benefits\">2. A Right Selected EPC Ensures Compliance &amp; Benefits<\/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-apeda-and-fieo\/#Adherence_to_Compliance_and_Regulatory\" title=\"Adherence to Compliance and Regulatory\">Adherence to Compliance and Regulatory<\/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-apeda-and-fieo\/#Adherence_for_Benefits_and_Support\" title=\"Adherence for Benefits and Support\">Adherence for Benefits and Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#3_Overview_of_Key_Export_Councils\" title=\"3. Overview of Key Export Councils\">3. Overview of Key Export Councils<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#_Eligibility_for_Exporters_dealing_in_pharma\" title=\"\u00a0Eligibility for Exporters dealing in pharma\u00a0\">\u00a0Eligibility for Exporters dealing in pharma\u00a0<\/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-apeda-and-fieo\/#B_APEDA_Agricultural_and_Processed_Food_Products_Export_Development_Authority\" title=\"B) APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)\">B) APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#Eligibility_to_Get_APEDA_Membership\" title=\"Eligibility to Get APEDA Membership\">Eligibility to Get APEDA Membership<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#C_FIEO_Federation_of_Indian_Export_Organisations\" title=\"C) FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations)\">C) FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#Eligibility_for_exporters_dealing_with_multiple_products\" title=\"Eligibility for exporters dealing with multiple products\">Eligibility for exporters dealing with multiple products<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#4_Difference_Between_APEDA_vs_FIEO_vs_Pharmexcil\" title=\"4. Difference Between APEDA vs. FIEO, vs. Pharmexcil\">4. Difference Between APEDA vs. FIEO, vs. Pharmexcil<\/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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#Full_Name\" title=\"Full Name\">Full Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#Scope\" title=\"Scope\">Scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#Ranking\" title=\"Ranking\u00a0\">Ranking\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#5_How_to_Decide_Where_to_Apply_for_RCMC\" title=\"5. How to Decide Where to Apply for RCMC?\">5. How to Decide Where to Apply for RCMC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#6_Final_Thoughts_Apply_for_RCMC_Registration_with_Specific_EPC\" title=\"6. Final Thoughts | Apply for RCMC Registration with Specific EPC\">6. Final Thoughts | Apply for RCMC Registration with Specific EPC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#7_Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_RCMC_Certificate_Apply_Online\" title=\"7. Frequently Asked Questions for RCMC Certificate Apply Online\">7. Frequently Asked Questions for RCMC Certificate Apply Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-apeda-and-fieo\/#a_What_is_the_role_of_APEDA\" title=\"(a) What is the role of APEDA?\">(a) What is the role of APEDA?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Understanding_the_Role_of_EPCs_for_Exporters\"><\/span><b>1. Understanding the Role of EPCs for Exporters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every specific Export Promotion Council (EPC) plays a vital role for the exporters who apply for <\/span><b>RCMC registration.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These EPCs serve as the mediator between the government and businesses. The major role of export promotion councils is to promote specific goods or services from India in other nations. Apart from it, they also facilitate routes for international export operations and enable global trade fairs. The major purposes of EPC in promoting India&#8217;s exports are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Acts as Government Liaison:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The<\/span><b> Export Promotion Councils (EPC) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">act as the intermediary between the exporter and the Indian government. Their major purpose is to promote Indian exports by representing the queries of exporters in front of the government. They facilitate the communication route between these two parties. It also assists the export businesses in availing government policies and incentives.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Provide Market Trend Information: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through the market research, the EPCs provide the details to businesses regarding the current market trends, demand of international clients, and new trade policies with upcoming trade fairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Conducts Promotional Activities: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Often, EPC organizes the trade fair events outside of India for meetings between sellers and buyers. Here, registered Indian export businesses meet with potential clients; it is important to connect with overseas buyers. The trade events help businesses to explore new markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Focus on a Specific Sector:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Every specific authority targets a particular platform and clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_Right_Selected_EPC_Ensures_Compliance_Benefits\"><\/span><b>2. A Right Selected EPC Ensures Compliance &amp; Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before navigating the <\/span><b>RCMC registration process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, choosing the right EPC is vital to ensuring compliance with benefits. The certificate holder not only ensures compliance but also gets access to multiple benefits. This is how RCMC helps to align with compliance and benefits:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adherence_to_Compliance_and_Regulatory\"><\/span><b>Adherence to Compliance and Regulatory<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Requirement for Government Schemes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> To be eligible for various government schemes and incentives, such as EPCG schemes and others, you are required to obtain the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate online.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Product-Specific Standard: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EPC helps its registered members to comply with international safety and quality standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Updated by Regulatory:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> By linking the communication route between exporters and the government, the EPC provides valuable, up-to-date trade updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adherence_for_Benefits_and_Support\"><\/span><b>Adherence for Benefits and Support<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Market Intelligence Guidance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> EPCs are active with various market trends, which they share with their members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Organize Trade Fairs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> They conduct the promotional trade events, including seminars, exhibitions, and delegations, to promote Indian exports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Export Incentive Access:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/choose-right-export-promotion-council-rcmc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Registration with the right EPC<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is vital to get the valuable incentives at the appropriate time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Overview_of_Key_Export_Councils\"><\/span><b>3. Overview of Key Export Councils<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The top trending EPCs that we are discussing in this guide are APEDA, FIEO, and Pharmexcil. Let&#8217;s understand it in more detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>A) Pharmexcil (Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By the Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry, Pharmexcil, a government-organized EPC, was established in 2004. It was established to focus on and promote the Indian pharmaceutical industry in overseas markets. Having the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/pharmexcil-membership-for-exporters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Pharmexcil Membership for exporters<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is important to enhance global presence and to gather good market intelligence. The main categories of products under Pharmexcil are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Herbal\/Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Biologics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diagnostics &amp; Surgical<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nutraceuticals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collaborative Research<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contract Manufacturing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clinical Trials and Consultancy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;text-align: justify\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Eligibility_for_Exporters_dealing_in_pharma\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Eligibility for Exporters dealing in pharma\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To get the <\/span>Pharmexcil membership<b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you must be engaged in the manufacturing or exporting of pharma products. To be eligible for the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate from Pharmexcil,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the exporters need to obtain an active <\/span><b>IEC number from DGFT.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The other requirements are that the applicant must have a legally registered company, declare the primary business in the application, get a drug license, and not have any pending violation records under the Foreign Trade Act.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_APEDA_Agricultural_and_Processed_Food_Products_Export_Development_Authority\"><\/span><b>B) APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">APEDA, which is a government-organized agency, is active in promoting a wide range of agricultural and processed food products. The major products covered by it are<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meat and meat products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Poultry and poultry products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dairy products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Confectionery, biscuits, and bakery products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Honey, jaggery, and sugar products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cocoa and its products, including chocolates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cereal and cereal products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Groundnuts, peanuts, and walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pickles, papads, and chutneys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guar gum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Floriculture and floriculture products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Herbal and medicinal plants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Animal casings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basmati rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other specific food products, like de-oiled rice bran and green pepper in brine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;text-align: justify\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_to_Get_APEDA_Membership\"><\/span><b>Eligibility to Get APEDA Membership<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be eligible for<\/span><b> APEDA membership,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the exporters need to first engage in the export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products. The major requirements under the APEDA Act are having an active business in India, a mandatory IEC (Import-Export Code), determining the main business line, specified documents, and identity &amp; address proof.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_FIEO_Federation_of_Indian_Export_Organisations\"><\/span><b>C) FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FIEO, which was established in 1965, is one of the top-recognized apex bodies for export promotion. It is not only recognized for its multi-functionality, but also covers those goods that are not listed by the Export Promotion Council and Commodity Boards. It issues the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate for export <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to those individuals or companies who deal with multiple products in international markets. The major products covered by FIEO are<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Engineering Products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Textile and apparel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">agricultural and food products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">chemicals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">miscellaneous items<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;text-align: justify\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_exporters_dealing_with_multiple_products\"><\/span><b>Eligibility for exporters dealing with multiple products<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In case an exporter does not find the right EPC for its main business line or deals with multiple products, it can get membership with FIEO. This regulatory authority issues the <\/span><b>Registration-cum-Membership certificate (RCMC).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> To be eligible for FIEO membership, exporters deal in multiple products, or their main line of business has not yet been determined by any EPC. The applicant must be a status holder recognized by DGFT.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Difference_Between_APEDA_vs_FIEO_vs_Pharmexcil\"><\/span><b>4. Difference Between APEDA vs. FIEO, vs. Pharmexcil<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the RCMC registration online, the regulatory authorities are categorized as<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5756%\">\n<p><b>Category<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1185%\">\n<p><b>APEDA<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 31.5599%\">\n<p><b>FIEO<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1741%\">\n<p><b>Pharmexcil<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5756%\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Full_Name\"><\/span><b>Full Name<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1185%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 31.5599%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Federation of Indian Export Organisations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1741%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5756%\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope\"><\/span><b>Scope<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1185%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is responsible for promoting the export of Indian agricultural and processed food in international markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 31.5599%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is the single authority of the all collective products category. Acts as the regulatory authority for those who deal in multiple products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1741%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is active in promoting the Indian pharmaceutical industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5756%\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ranking\"><\/span><b>Ranking\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1185%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A specific-sector authority submits the reports to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 31.5599%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Serve as India&#8217;s highest apex body against all export promotion councils, including APEDA and Pharmexcil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1741%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EPC for a specific product category submits records to the Department of Commerce and Industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5756%\">\n<p><b>RCMC Issuance\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1185%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It approves RCMC certificates for those businesses that deal with agricultural and processed foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 31.5599%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Issues the RCMC to multi-product exporters and service providers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1741%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grants the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate for exporters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to those associated with pharma export.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5756%\">\n<p><b>Website\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1185%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">apeda.gov.in,\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 31.5599%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fieo.org,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.1741%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pharmexcil.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_to_Decide_Where_to_Apply_for_RCMC\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>5. How to Decide Where to Apply for RCMC?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To choose the right export council for you between APEDA, Pharmexcil, or FIEO, first identify your main business line. In detail:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If an exporter&#8217;s main line of business is pharmaceutical products, they must register with Pharmexcil. If you are dealing with any pharm products in the international market, y<\/span><b>our right EPC is Pharmexcil.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any exporter who deals with agricultural and processed food products, such as fruits, vegetables, etc., must register with APEDA.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In case you are operating the products and are not listed under any export promotion council or commodity board, FIEO is your designated authority.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Final_Thoughts_Apply_for_RCMC_Registration_with_Specific_EPC\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>6. Final Thoughts | Apply for RCMC Registration with Specific EPC<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>APEDA, FIEO, and Pharmexcil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are active for a specific product line promotion. To identify the right EPC or other authority, the <span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">exporters<\/span> can utilize <\/span><b>Appendix 2T<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of India&#8217;s Foreign Trade Policy. By using Appendix 2T, the exporters can choose an appropriate EPC to register with the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Furthermore, DGFT is the primary portal for EPC membership registration. Still have any doubts? Get in touch with LegalRaasta professionals or fill out the LegalRaasta.com application form for any queries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Frequently_Asked_Questions_for_RCMC_Certificate_Apply_Online\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>7. Frequently Asked Questions for RCMC Certificate Apply Online<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_What_is_the_role_of_APEDA\"><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 16px\">(a) What is the role of APEDA?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Ans.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> APEDA, a government-recognized body, develops and promotes the export of Indian agricultural and processed food products. It further establishes the export-oriented industries,\u00a0 boosts exports, encourages exporters to enhance product quality, and meets all packing requirements. The<\/span><b> APEDA membership<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> allows the export businesses to get financial assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>(b) How does FIEO work?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><em>Ans.<\/em> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FIEO, or the Federation of Indian Export Organizations, works by serving as India&#8217;s highest apex body. It represents the Indian exporters&#8217; queries to the government. It further offers a profitable service to export businesses so that the registered members can navigate international trade activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b> Which sector is monitored by Pharmexcil?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><b>Ans.<\/b><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Pharmexcil is generally active in promoting the Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare product sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>(c) Does Pharmexlic also come under FIEO?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><b>Ans. <\/b><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, both are different organizations and work on separate functions. However, the similarity between both is that they share the same goal of promoting Indian exports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>(d) How to file RCMC online?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong> <\/em>For the online registration for the<\/span><b> RCMC certificate, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">visit the DGFT official website. To make the process seamless, seek legal consultant assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The RCMC is the gateway for those export businesses that want to claim the various government benefits and schemes. The Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is a legal document that is issued by the authorized councils. Meanwhile, under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), the exporters can get access to incentives and schemes with RCMC. 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