Spice Board Registration – A Complete Guide
Under the Spice Board Act, 1986, all exporters of the 52 scheduled spices must register with the Spice Board of India to obtain the Certificate of Registration as an Exporter of Spices (CRES) before commencing export operations.
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An Overview of the Spice Board of India
Established on February 26, 1987 under the Spice Board Act, 1986, the Spice Board of India promotes exports of 52 scheduled spices, oversees cardamom production, and supports both large and small scale growers.
Key Functions of the Spice Board
• Domestic oversight of cardamom producers • Post-harvest processing & certification • Organic spice promotion • Quality control & testing • Export promotion, branding, R&D • Support for North-Eastern spice production
Export Responsibilities and Activities
• Issue quality approvals and monitor compliance • Register spice exporters • Collect export/import data • Enforce central spice trade policies • Organize global exhibits, B2B events, and training
Why Spice Board Registration Is Essential
• Legal mandate under the Spice Board Act, 1986 • Enables issuance of CRES certificate • Grants permission to export scheduled spices • Prevents legal penalties and shipment seizure • Demonstrates compliance and credibility to buyers
1. Documents Required for Spice Board Registration
• Filled Form-1 application
• Self-attested IEC copy
• Registration fee DD in favor of Spice Board
• Partnership Deed or MOA & AOA
• GST registration certificate
• Manufacturer-exporter certificate (if applicable)
• Applicant’s PAN copy
• Passport-size photo of company officer
Step 1: Register on the Spice Board Portal
Sign up and verify your contact details using IEC, email, and phone.
Step 2: Submit Application & Documents
Provide accurate IEC details, upload all required documents, and pay the prescribed fee.
Step 3: Regional Office Review
Your regional office reviews submissions; returns for corrections if needed before forwarding to HQ.
Step 4: Headquarters Approval & CRES Issuance
HQ completes registration and issues your Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES).
Spice Board Registration Fee
One-time registration fee of ₹1,000 paid via demand draft in favor of the Spice Board of India.
Timeline for Spice Board Registration
The process typically takes 2–3 weeks from application submission to CRES certificate issuance.
Application & Payment
1–3 days
Complete online form, upload documents, and pay fees.
Review & Approval
10–15 days
Regional office and HQ process and approve your application.
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