- Financial Assistance: Provide subsidies and financial aid for infrastructure development, quality enhancement, and market promotion.
- Quality Control: Set and enforce quality standards for export products to ensure they meet international requirements.
- Market Information: Offer market intelligence and information to exporters about global market trends, demand, and prices.
- Export Certification: Issue certificates required for the export of agricultural and processed food products.
- Infrastructure Development: Support the establishment of pack houses, processing units, and other infrastructure necessary for export.
- Capacity Building and Training: Conduct training programs for farmers and exporters on best practices in production, processing, and export procedures.
Promotional Activities: Organize trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and promotional campaigns to showcase Indian agricultural products.
APEDA covers a wide range of agricultural and processed food products, including but not limited to:
- Fruits and Vegetables: Fresh and processed fruits and vegetables.
- Meat and Meat Products: Including poultry and processed meat.
- Dairy Products: Milk, cheese, and other dairy products.
- Confectionery and Bakery Products: Sweets, chocolates, and baked goods.
- Grains and Pulses: Rice, wheat, and various pulses.
- Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Juices, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
- Honey and its Products: Including processed honey and related products.
Cereal Products: Breakfast cereals, flour, and other cereal-based products.
- Financial Support: Access to various financial schemes and subsidies provided by APEDA.
- Market Access: Assistance in exploring and entering new international markets.
- Quality Assurance: Help in maintaining and enhancing product quality to meet global standards.
- Infrastructure Development: Support in developing necessary infrastructure for processing and export.
- Capacity Building: Training programs and workshops to improve skills and knowledge of stakeholders.
- Market Intelligence: Access to up-to-date information on market trends and demands.
Export Facilitation: Streamlined processes for obtaining necessary export certifications and clearances.
- Application: Submit an application for APEDA registration through their official website.
- Documentation: Provide necessary documents, including business registration, bank certificates, and other relevant information.
- Fee Payment: Pay the registration fee as specified by APEDA.
- Approval: Upon verification of documents and payment, APEDA grants registration.
Export Certification: Once registered, exporters can apply for necessary export certifications for their products.
BRCGS certification is ideal for any organization involved in the food supply chain, including:
- Food Manufacturers and Processors: Companies that produce, process, and package food products.
- Packaging Manufacturers: Organizations involved in the production of food packaging materials.
- Storage and Distribution Companies: Businesses that store and distribute food products.
- Retailers: Supermarkets and food retailers that require suppliers to meet specific food safety and quality standards.
- Suppliers and Importers: Businesses that supply raw materials, ingredients, and other products for the food industry.
- Food Service Providers: Catering companies, restaurants, and other food service operations.