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Spice Board Registration is legally required for anyone exporting whole spices, spice powders, spice oils, oleoresins, or value-added spice products from India. The Spices Board monitors quality standards, export documentation, and trade promotion of Indian spices.

At Startup Bharat, we help you:

File your application online with the Spices Board
Upload all necessary documents
Get your CRES (Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices) issued within 7–10 working days

Who Needs Spice Board Registration

Exporters of Whole Spices
Exporters of Ground or Powdered Spices
Exporters of Spice Oils & Oleoresins
Value-Added Spice Product Exporters
Export Houses & Food Processing Units
Merchant Exporters & Traders
Startups and Small Businesses in Spice Export

Certification Benefits

Legal Authorization for Spice Export
CRES Certificate (Exporter Status)
Access to Export Incentives & Government Schemes
Participation in Global Trade Fairs & Buyer Meets
Quality Certification & Lab Support
Support for Brand Promotion & Packaging
Enhances International Credibility

Why Spice Board Registration

Mandatory for exporting spices and spice-based products from India and profit margins
Issued by the Spices Board of India, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Recognizes your business as a certified Indian spice exporter

Spice Board Registration is a legal requirement under the Spice Board Act, 1986 for any business or individual involved in the export of spices — whether in whole, powdered, oil, or value-added form. It provides your business with a CRES (Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices), which is essential for customs clearance, availing export incentives, and establishing credibility in the global spice trade.

This registration also opens the door to quality certification labs, promotional schemes, international trade fair participation, and packaging support offered by the Spices Board. Without it, you may face delays, rejections, or penalties during customs processing.

At Startup Bharat, we simplify the process and ensure your spice export business is fully compliant, recognized, and ready to scale internationally.

Spice Board Registration Process

We help you obtain your CRES (Certificate of Registration as an Exporter of Spices) smoothly through the official Spices Board of India.

🔹 Step 1: Document Collection

You provide:

Import Export Code (IEC) – mandatory
PAN Card of company/proprietor
Aadhaar of applicant
GST certificate
Address proof of business (electricity bill/rent agreement)
List of spices/products to be exported
Bank certificate/cancelled cheque
Passport-size photo

🔹 Step 2: Online Application on Spice Board Portal

We create your profile on the Spices Board portal and file the CRES application online with scanned documents.

🔹 Step 3: Payment of Government Fees

Pay the one-time registration fee (usually ₹5,000 + GST for a 3-year certificate).

🔹 Step 4: Verification by Spices Board

The Spices Board verifies your application and may request clarification or inspection in some cases.

🔹 Step 5: CRES Certificate Issued

On successful verification, you receive your Certificate of Registration as an Exporter of Spices (CRES) within 7–10 working days.

Spice Board Registration Cost

Spice Board Registration requires a one-time fee payable to the Spices Board of India, plus service charges if you opt for expert assistance.

What’s Included:

IEC verification & document preparation
Online application on Spices Board portal
Government fee payment
Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES)
3-year validity with email delivery of certificate

Estimated Cost Breakdown:

Component	Fee (INR)
Govt. Fee (3 years)	₹5,000 + 18% GST = ₹5,900
Startup Bharat Service Fee	₹999 – ₹1,499
Total Cost	₹6,899 – ₹7,399

Reasons to Get Spice Board Registration

✅ Mandatory for Spice Exporters
Legally required under the Spice Board Act, 1986 for exporting raw, ground, oil-based, or value-added spices from India.

✅ Essential for Customs Clearance
You cannot export spices without the CRES certificate, which is needed for shipping, customs, and trade documentation.

✅ Access to Government Export Incentives
Eligible for subsidies, transport assistance, packaging support, and marketing grants offered by the Spices Board of India.

✅ Official Recognition as a Spice Exporter
Boosts your credibility in the global market and builds trust with international buyers and importers.

✅ Eligible to Participate in Trade Fairs & Buyer Meets
Get invited to global exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, and international food expos supported by the board.

✅ Access to Quality Testing & Spice Labs
Registered exporters can test, certify, and validate spice quality via government-recognized labs.

✅ Support for Branding, Labelling & Promotion
Get guidance and help with modern packaging, barcoding, labelling regulations, and spice branding.

1. What is Spice Board Registration?

It is a mandatory registration issued by the Spices Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce, allowing businesses to legally export spices and spice-based products.

2. Who needs this registration?

Any individual, firm, or company exporting whole spices, spice powders, oils, oleoresins, or value-added spice products must obtain a CRES (Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices).

3. Is it mandatory to export spices?

Yes. Without Spice Board Registration, your export shipment will not be cleared by customs.

4. How long is the registration valid?

The CRES certificate is valid for 3 years, and must be renewed before expiry to avoid penalties.

5. Is an Import Export Code (IEC) required?

Yes. An IEC is compulsory for applying for Spice Board Registration.

6. What are the benefits of this registration?

It gives you legal authority to export, access to subsidies, trade fairs, export assistance, and enhances credibility with buyers.