IOPEPC Registration
Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) – RCMC, membership types, documents, and covered products.
Overview
The Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) develops and promotes exports of oilseeds, edible oils, oil cakes, and allied products. Beyond export promotion, the Council works with farmers, processors, shellers, surveyors, and exporters to strengthen quality and the domestic supply chain.
IOPEPC issues the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) to eligible exporters. RCMC is mandatory for manufacturer-exporters and merchant-exporters to access export-related benefits and officially participate in trade under the Council’s purview.
By fostering stakeholder collaboration and quality improvement aligned with global benchmarks, IOPEPC helps expand India’s footprint in international oilseeds markets while supporting the domestic economy.
Objectives
- RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) serves as proof of membership with IOPEPC and enables access to benefits, services, and recognition as a registered exporter under the Council.
Scheduled Products
Major Oilseeds
- Mustard seeds
- Black sesame seeds
- Hulled sesame seeds
- Whitish sesame seeds
- Indian safflower seeds
- Indian sunflower seeds
- Indian HPS groundnut kernels
- Crushing quality sesame seeds
Edible Oils
- Castor oil
- Peanut oil
- Sesame oil
- Mustard oil
- Sunflower oil
Eligibility Criteria
Associate Membership
- Any person/entity holding a valid IEC (Import Export Code) for IOPEPC commodities.
- Non-resident individuals/entities interested in the Council’s objectives (with an Indian address for notices).
Ordinary Membership – “B”
- Minimum average exports of ₹10 Crore during the three immediately preceding financial years for IOPEPC commodities.
Ordinary Membership – “A”
- Has been a “B” Ordinary Member for the previous six years, and
- Minimum average exports of ₹25 Crore during the three immediately preceding financial years.
Documents Required
Benefits
- Participation in international trade networks and access to new export opportunities.
- Guidance to improve quality standards and meet international benchmarks.
- Expert support for exporter challenges across logistics, compliance, and market entry.
- Leverage government initiatives and facilitated entry into new markets.
- Focused support to boost sesame seed exports and other priority products.
Frequently Asked Questions
RCMC is proof of registration and membership with IOPEPC. It’s mandatory for exporters of oilseeds, edible oils, oil cakes, and allied products to access council-backed benefits and export facilitation.
Exporters meeting IOPEPC’s export turnover thresholds for three prior financial years can apply. “B” requires ₹10 Cr average exports; “A” requires six years as “B” plus ₹25 Cr average exports.