What is Spice Board Registration License?
The Spices Board is an Indian government regulatory and export promotion agency for Indian spices. It was constituted in 1987 under the merger of the erstwhile Cardamom Board (1968) and Spices Export Promotion Council (1960) and has the responsibility of production/development of cardamom and export promotion of 52 spices shown in the schedule of the Act.
Manufacturers and merchants who deal with the export of Indian spices must register with the Spice Board (particularly 52 scheduled spices). On completion of registration, the manufacturer or merchant receives a Spice Board Registration Certificate known as CRES (Certificate of Registration as an Exporter of Spices).
Why this License is Required?
Having a certificate of registration with the Spice board is necessary for anyone who is dealing with the export of spices. Also, the Spices Board Act, 1986 states that �No person shall, after the commencement of this Act, commence or carry on the business of export of any spice under and in accordance with a certificate.
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Who can get a Spice Board Registration License
Aniseed
Asafoetida
Bay Leaf
Cambodge
Caper
Caraway Seeds
Cardamom Large
Cardamon Small
Cassia
Celery
Chilli
Cinnamon
Bishop's Weed
Clove
Garlic
Ginger
Document Required for Spice Board Registration License
A. Merchant Exporter
- Certificate of Import-Export Code issued by DGFT (IEC)
- PAN card
- GST certificate (If not available, self-declaration for not having GST)
- Confidential Bank Report in the prescribed format duly signed and sealed by the Bank
- Documents regarding the constitution of the firm ie; Partnership deed, Memorandum and Article of Association (MoA & AoA), Certificate of Incorporation (CoI), Certificate issued by Registrar of Co-operative Society etc. & List of present Directors/Partners with contact details.
- If the applicant is an employee of the company and the particular person is other than the IEC holder, an authorization letter should be obtained from the Director /Partner/Proprietor stating that they have authorized the employee to apply for CRES
B. Manufacturer Exporter
- Certificate of Import-Export Code issued by DGFT (IEC)
- PAN card
- GST certificate (If not available, self-declaration for not having GST)
- Confidential Bank Report in the prescribed format duly signed and sealed by the authority
- Documents regarding the constitution of the firm ie; Partnership deed, Memorandum and Article of Association (MoA & AoA), Certificate of Incorporation (CoI), Certificate issued by Registrar of Co-operative Society etc & List of present Directors with contact details.
- If the applicant is an employee of the company and the particular person is other than the IEC holder, an authorization letter should be get from the Director /Partner/Proprietor stating that they have authorized the employee to apply for CRES.
- MSME/Udyog Aadhar/Udyam registration certificate in which, the name of spice should be mentioned
- Valid FSSAI/Pollution Control Board certificate (Address of processing unit should be mentioned in the FSSAI/ certificate issued by Pollution Control Board).
- Valid Lease deed/Rent agreement � If the processing unit is rented or leased
C. Optional: In order to avail further facilities by the exporters, the following documents may be uploaded, if available
- Quality Certification: HACCP/ISO/BRC etc
- Certification by DGFT: Star Trading
- Certification by Customs: Factory Stuffing/Self sealing
- Certification by Plant Quarantine: Ware House certification
- Certification by EIA: IPQC
Role of Shamkris and Process of Spice Board Registration License
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance with mandatory licence requirements in the organization. A simple and guidance methodology help organisation to achieve licence in a timely manner and cost-effective. Shamkris support 100% in advisory, Guidance, Compliance with respect to license requirements to obtain approval.
The License process described below:
- Advisory for the document required
- Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
- Application File
- Inspection by the department if required
- Liason department
- License issued
- Yearly Compliance if Applicable
- Renewal when due
Who can issue the Spice Board Registration License?
FAQ
The Spices Board is an Indian government regulatory and export promotion agency for Indian spices. � On completion of registration, the manufacturer or merchant receives a Spice Board Registration Certificate known as CRES (Certificate of Registration as an Exporter of Spices).
Application in the prescribed form (Form-1). Self-attested copy of IE (import-export) code certificate. Registration fee in the form of crossed Demand Draft favouring spice board request.