What FSSAI, APEDA, IEC and Spices Board Registrations Mean for Your Order

Registrations and licences can help buyers assess whether a supplier has completed relevant steps for food handling or export activity. Each registration has a particular purpose and scope; no single registration guarantees that every product or shipment meets every destination requirement.

FSSAI

FSSAI relates to food safety regulation and licensing or registration of applicable food businesses in India. Buyers should verify the relevant licence details and whether they match the business activity and facility involved.

APEDA

APEDA supports the development and export promotion of scheduled agricultural and processed food products and administers applicable registration processes. Buyers should confirm the supplier’s current registration details and whether they apply to the relevant export activity.

IEC

The Importer Exporter Code is a key identifier for import/export activity in India, subject to applicable rules. Buyers can ask for the supplier’s details and verify them through the appropriate official channel.

Spices Board registration

For relevant spice export activities, buyers may ask about applicable Spices Board registration or certification requirements. The exact requirement depends on the product and current rules, so it should be checked for the actual shipment.

Registrations are only one part of due diligence

Also review the product specification, lot-specific test reports, packing, traceability records where available, contract terms, shipment documents and destination-country import requirements. Verify certificate validity and scope rather than relying only on logos or a statement on a website.

Buyer checklist

• Request the relevant registration or licence details.
• Verify validity and scope through the appropriate official source.
• Confirm product-specific and destination-specific requirements.
• Agree the quality specification and testing process.
• List the documents expected with the shipment.

Contact D’Amalfi Global about export documentation and product requirements. This guide is general information; buyers should verify current legal requirements with the relevant authorities or adviser.