Businesses in the tea trade, including manufacturers, exporters, buyers, brokers and packers, need licences or registrations from the Tea Board of India under the Tea Act, 1953 and related control orders. Applications are made online with business documents, and licensees must file periodic returns on production, purchase or export.
Licence types
- Tea manufacturer registration
- Exporter licence
- Buyer and broker registration
- Tea waste licence
Process
- Apply online on Tea Board portal.
- Upload documents.
- Pay fee.
- Receive licence.
Returns
Submit periodic returns on quantities as required.
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FSSAI and IEC for exporters.
Frequently asked questions
Do tea retailers need Tea Board licence?
Retail sale of packaged tea generally needs FSSAI; Tea Board licences focus on manufacture, export and trade intermediaries.
Is Tea Board licence needed for export?
Yes, exporters need Tea Board registration.
Are there subsidies?
Tea Board runs development schemes for growers and exporters.
How long is the licence valid?
As specified by the Tea Board.
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