Cashew Export Promotion Council - How to Get RCMC for Cashew Export?

The Cashew Export Promotion Council of India was established in 1955. The government, with the help of the cashew industry, created it to promote the export of cashew kernels and cashew nut shell liquid.

The Council connects foreign buyers with member exporters of cashew kernels. They also help settle complaints about exports and imports. The purpose is to increase the export of cashew kernels and cashew nut shell liquid.

The Council provides a framework to perform different functions that promote export. They provide necessary liaison and support for the industry. It also helps in resolving issues related to quality and contractual obligations.

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As per the guidelines of cashew export promotion council of India the registered members are required to renew their membership annually by paying an annual membership fee.

Note: Wrt the DGFT notification no.: 6/2015-2020, dated 14th June 2021, the Cashew Kernels, Cashew nut Shell Liquid and Karanol are now under the jurisdiction of APEDA.

The Exporters registered with Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) and having valid RCMC may get the same endorsement from APEDA.

1. To register as a member, visit the APEDA website, go to the homepage and click on the "Register as Member" link.
2. The exporter is required to enter basic details such as IE CODE, email ID, and mobile number and submit it. The details provided will be verified against the DGFT website.
3. After submitting the basic details, an OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to the provided email and mobile number for confirmation. The exporter is required to enter the OTP on the verification screen to verify both email and mobile number and click on submit to proceed with the application process
4. After the verification process is completed, the exporter is required to fill out the online application form and upload the required documents. The exporter must carefully enter all the required information and ensure that the correct information is submitted in the online application form.
5. APEDA will verify the details provided by the exporter and issue a new APEDA RCMC to the exporter

The assistance is provided to exporters for upgrading their processing and packaging and quality of cashew and its allied products.

The schemes are for assistance are:

1. Process Mechanization and automation of Cashew Processing units
2. Quality upgradation and Food Safety Certifications

• Exporters who are Members or Associate Members of the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India and maintain their membership until all export obligations are fulfilled, will be eligible to receive assistance under this program.
• This program is only for the improvement of existing units by replacing or upgrading machinery and equipment, not for new units. It includes mechanization and automation, as well as the enhancement of quality.
• The grant available to member exporters is 33.33% of their total eligible investment, with a maximum of Rs. 100 lakhs for Process Mechanization & Automation of cashew processing units and a maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs for Quality Upgradation.
• Associate members can receive a grant of 33.33% of their total eligible investment, capped at Rs. 10 lakhs for process mechanization & Automation of cashew processing units and Rs. 2.5 lakhs for Quality Upgradation.