Spice Board Registration

Overview

The Spices Board of India, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is the authority for the development and export promotion of Indian spices. Exporters of spices are required to register with the Board and obtain a Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES). The registration supports quality compliance and gives exporters access to the Board's programmes and services.

Objective

To register as a spice exporter with the Spices Board and obtain the Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices.

Characteristics

• Administered by the Spices Board under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• Required for exporters of spices and spice products
• Grants a Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES)
• Linked to the exporter's Import Export Code
• Subject to renewal and compliance with the Board's requirements

Eligibility

• Exporters of spices and spice products holding a valid IEC
• Manufacturers, merchant exporters and processors of spices
• Businesses intending to export the spices notified under the Spices Board Act
• Applicants able to meet the Board's registration requirements

Governing law

• Spices Board Act, 1986
• Spices Board of India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

The process

1. 1
   Eligibility check

   We confirm your eligibility and the spices covered under the Board's registration.

2. 2
   Documentation

   We prepare the application along with your IEC and business documents.

3. 3
   Application filing

   We file the CRES application with the Spices Board and pay the applicable fee.

4. 4
   Certificate issuance

   We follow up until the Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices is issued.

Documents required

• Import Export Code (IEC) certificate
• PAN of the entity
• Constitution documents such as incorporation or partnership deed
• Bank certificate or details
• GST registration certificate
• Details of the products intended for export

Benefits

• Enables lawful export of spices with the required registration
• Provides access to the Spices Board's programmes and support
• Supports quality and compliance in the export supply chain
• Enhances credibility with overseas buyers

Frequently asked questions