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Agriculture & Food Exports
India is one of the world's largest agricultural exporters. Spices, rice, wheat, seafood, processed foods — each has specific certification requirements. Getting the paperwork right is the difference between a smooth export and a rejected consignment at the destination.
Documents typically required
- APEDA Certificate (for notified products)
- Phytosanitary Certificate (NPPO India)
- Fumigation Certificate (for grains)
- FSSAI Export Certificate (for processed food)
- Spices Board Certificate (for spices)
- MPEDA Certificate (for seafood)
- Quality Certificate from authorised labs
Common challenges
- Policy changes frequently (e.g. non-Basmati rice export restrictions in 2023)
- Phytosanitary requirements differ by destination country
- Many destinations require pre-export testing for pesticide residue
- Packaging must meet destination country labelling rules
Tips from our team
- Always verify current DGFT policy before booking
- Build 2–3 extra days for lab testing and certification
- Use APEDA-registered exporters label for better market access