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The Spices Board is an Indian government regulatory and export promotion agency for Indian spices. It was constituted in 1987 under the merger of the erstwhile Cardamom Board (1968) and Spices Export Promotion Council (1960) and has the responsibility of production/development of cardamom and export promotion of 52 spices shown in the schedule of the Act.
CRES stands for Certificate of Registration as an Exporter of Spices and it is issued by the Spices Board of India. The certificate authenticates that an exporter of scheduled spices is registered with a regulatory agency authorised by the Government of India.
Having a Valid Certificate of Registration from Spices Board is mandatory for any manufacturer or merchant who is dealing with export of spices.
Also, the Spices Board Act, 1986 states that
“No person shall, after the commencement of this Act, commence or carry on the business of export of any spice under and in accordance with a certificate. Provided that a person is carrying on the business of export of spices immediately before the commencement, and if he has made an application for such certificate within the said period of three months till the disposal of such application.”
Step 1. Fill your contact information in the form
Step 2. Our team will contact you and collect all required documents and file them directly with the authority
Step 3. You'll receive your Spice Board Registration Certificate package by E-mail & Courier
Registration Type | Manufacturer | Merchant |
New Registration | 15,000 + GST | 10,000 + GST |
Renewal | 10,000 + GST | 7,500 + GST |
Amendment | 5,000 + GST | 5,000 + GST |
Certificate of Spices Board is issued for a block period of three years. The certificate should be renewed at the end of every block year. For example, if you obtained the certificate for 2017 to 2020, then you are required to renew your registration certificate at the end of 2020.
All-Spice
Aniseed
Asafoetida
All-Spice
Bay Leaf
Bishop's Weed
Cambodge
Bishop's Weed
Caper
Caraway Seeds
Cardamom Large
Cardamon Small
Cassia
Celery
Chilli
Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander
Cumin
Curry Leaf
Dill
Fennel
Fenugreek
Garlic
Ginger
Greater Galanga
Horseradish
Hyssop
Juniper Berry
Kokam
Lovage
Marjoram
Mint
Mustard
Nutmeg & Mace
Oregano
Parsley
Pepper Long.
Pepper
Pomegranate
Poppy Seed
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage
Star Anise
Sweet Flag
Tamarind
Tarragon
Tejpat
Thyme
Vanilla
The Board may cancel any certificate on any one or more of the following grounds, namely:-
The Board may cancel any certificate on any one or more of the following grounds, namely:-
No person shall, after the commencement of this Act, commence or carry on the business of export of any spice except under and in accordance with a certificate. Provided that a person carrying on the business of export of spices immediately before the commencement of this Act, may continue to do so for a period of three months from such commencement; and if he has made an application for such certificate with the said period of three months till the disposal of such application.
An application for grant of certificate shall be made to the Board in such form and shall contain such particulars as may be prescribed and shall be accompanied by a receipt evidencing the payment of the prescribed fee. On receipt of such application, the Board shall:-
Any person who is either a Manufacturer Exporter or Merchant Exporter of the 52 scheduled spices and Cardamom must obtain the Certificate of Registration as an Exporter of Spices(CRES) from the Spice Board of India.
There are perks and benefits that only registered exporters receive and it is mandatory to get registered under Spice Board if you are an exporter of the scheduled 52 spices and Cardamom.
You can easily get registered as an exporter of spices by using our fast and hassle free service.