IOPEPC Membership | How to get IOPEPC RCMC for Exporters

The Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC), erstwhile also known as IOPEA, has been catering to the needs of exporters. The export council is Engaged in the development and promotion of exports of oilseeds, oils and oil cakes and other allied products.

The Council not only focuses on exports but also strives to strengthen the domestic supply chain by encouraging all involved parties, including farmers, processors, shellers, surveyors and exporters, to improve the quality of oilseeds in India. Council is also responsible for issuing IOPEPC registration cum membership certificates to exporters of such products. RCMC is an obligatory certificate to get, hence it becomes very important for manufacturer exporters and merchants to have RCMC for their export businesses.

The documents that are needed to be enclosed for the Indian oilseeds & produce export promotion council. The documents should be duly attached while applying for the registration cum membership certificate (RCMC).

Here are the list of documents that are required for IOPEPC membership registration:

1. PAN Card Details
2. IEC code certificate
3. Original bank certificate of export
4. List of directors in case of company
5. Trust deed is required in case of a trust
6. Bye laws & list of committee members with details in case of co-op society
7. MoA & AoA/partnership deed/proprietor/partner details respectively as applicable
8. In case of manufacturer exporter the proof of business such as SSI certificate/ MSME certificate is required

1. Application: The applicants are required to fill a form with respective authorities for the registration cum membership certificate of their export business.
2. Documentation: Once the application form is duly completed the applicants are required to attach documents and details for their ECS Export Promotion Council registration.
3. Payment: Once the documentation is duly completed, applicants are required to make a payment on the portal for their registration to get completed.
4. Issuance of certificate: Once the application is submitted, the authorities will reverify all the details. Once the verification is completed, authorities will issue a registration cum membership certificate for the ECSEPC membership.

These are the various benefits the members of IOPEPC can avail after the benefits:

1. Participation in International trade
2. Quality improvement in production
3. Troubleshoot of exporters problem
4. Access to govt initiative and new market
5. Helps in export of sesame seed

Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) is a certificate issued by a trade or industry organization that serves as proof of membership and registration with the organization. It typically verifies that an individual or a company is a legitimate member in good standing with the organization, and often grants them access to various benefits and services provided by the organization. The specific requirements, benefits, and uses of RCMC may vary depending on the particular organization that issues it.

A Certificate of Origin (COO) is a necessary trade document attesting that goods in a particular export shipment are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country.

COOs are used to establish the origin of imported goods when determining what duty will be assessed on the goods or, in some cases, whether the goods may be allowed legally imported at all.

Certificates of Origin may be needed to comply with Letters of Credit, foreign Customs requirements or a buyer’s request.

Generally there are two major types namely "Non-Preferential” & "Preferential”

1. The "Non-Preferential COO" is also known as ordinary COO, which certifies that the country of origin of a particular product does not qualify for any preferential treatment.
2. Preferential COO: Refer to COO which enable products to enjoy tariff reduction or exemption when they are exported to countries extending these privileges: e.g. GSP, Commonwealth Preference Certificate.