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
PAN card (entity/owner as applicable)
IEC Certificate
Original bank certificate of export
List of directors (for companies)
Trust deed (if applicant is a trust)
Bye-laws & list of committee members with details (for co-op societies)
MOA & AOA / Partnership Deed / Proprietor/Partner details (as applicable)
SSI / MSME Certificate (for manufacturer-exporters)