MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority)

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is a government agency under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. It is responsible for the promotion, regulation, and development of marine product exports from India.

📌 Established Under: MPEDA Act, 1972
📌 Headquarters: Kochi, Kerala, India
📌 Website: https://mpeda.gov.in

Functions of MPEDA

✔️ Registration of Exporters – Issues RCMC (Registration Cum Membership Certificate) for marine product exporters.
✔️ Export Promotion – Assists exporters in branding, trade fairs, and overseas market development.
✔️ Quality Control & Certification – Ensures compliance with EU, US FDA, and other international food safety standards.
✔️ Financial Assistance – Provides subsidies for cold storage, processing plants, quality control labs, and packaging units.
✔️ Aqua Farming & Sustainability – Supports shrimp farming, fish hatcheries, and sustainable fishing practices.

Products Covered Under MPEDA

MPEDA regulates and promotes the export of the following marine products:

1. Fish & Seafood

🐟 Fresh, Chilled, and Frozen Fish
🐠 Dried, Salted, and Smoked Fish

2. Shrimp & Prawns

🦐 Black Tiger Shrimp, White Leg Shrimp, Freshwater Prawns

3. Mollusks & Crustaceans

🐚 Squid, Cuttlefish, Octopus
🦀 Crab, Lobster

4. Value-Added & Processed Seafood

🥫 Canned and Ready-to-Eat Seafood
🍤 Frozen Breaded Shrimp, Fish Fillets, Surimi Products

How to Register with MPEDA?

Exporters dealing in marine products must obtain MPEDA RCMC for export benefits.

Steps to Register

1️⃣ Visit MPEDA Website – https://mpeda.gov.in
2️⃣ Fill Online Application Form – Provide business details, product category, and export destinations.
3️⃣ Upload Required Documents – PAN, GST, Bank Details, IEC Code, Processing Unit License (if applicable).
4️⃣ Pay Registration Fee – As per MPEDA guidelines.
5️⃣ Receive MPEDA RCMC Certificate – Issued within a few working days.

📌 RCMC Validity: 5 Years

Benefits of MPEDA Registration

✅ Access to Export Incentives – Eligible for government subsidies and financial support.
✅ Market Promotion – Participation in global seafood trade fairs and buyer-seller meets.
✅ Quality Certification Support – Assistance in obtaining HACCP, BRC, EU, US FDA approvals.
✅ Technology & Infrastructure Support – Help in setting up cold storage, packaging, and processing units.