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NPOP Organic Certification for Exporters: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), administered by APEDA, sets standards for organic production and accredits certification bodies. Farms, grower groups, processors and traders get certified by an accredited body after meeting standards, including a conversion period for farmland. Certified products can use the India Organic logo and are recognised for export to several markets.

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STPI Registration for Software Exporters: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) scheme lets software and IT-enabled services exporters operate as export-oriented units with benefits such as duty-free import of equipment and single-window clearances. Units register with STPI, commit to export obligations, and report exports including through SOFTEX forms where applicable. The earlier income tax holiday has ended.

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TAN Registration: How to Apply and Who Needs It

by Gaurav Kumar

A Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) is a 10-character number required by anyone who deducts or collects tax at source. It is applied for online in Form 49B, and must be quoted in TDS and TCS returns, challans and certificates. Failing to obtain TAN when required attracts a penalty of Rs 10,000. Companies usually receive TAN automatically at incorporation.

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WDRA Warehouse Registration: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Warehouses can register with the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) under the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 to issue electronic negotiable warehouse receipts, which depositors can use to obtain bank loans. Registration requires accreditation of the warehouse, adequate net worth, security deposit, insurance and trained staff.

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Pharmexcil Registration (RCMC) for Pharma Exporters

by Gaurav Kumar

The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) issues Registration-cum-Membership Certificates to exporters of pharmaceuticals, bulk drugs, herbal products and related items. An RCMC is needed to claim Foreign Trade Policy benefits and access council support, and is applied for online with IEC and drug licence details.

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Phytosanitary Certificate for Exporting Plant Products

by Gaurav Kumar

Exporters of plants and plant products such as grains, spices, fruits and seeds need a phytosanitary certificate from the Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate, applied for online through the Plant Quarantine Management System. Consignments are inspected, treated or fumigated where required, and certified to meet the importing country's plant health rules.

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Spices Board Registration (CRES) for Spice Exporters

by Gaurav Kumar

Exporters of spices listed in the Spices Board Act, 1986 must obtain a Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES) from the Spices Board before exporting. Applicants apply online with IEC, business documents and details of export activity. The CRES is valid for a fixed period and gives access to Spices Board schemes and quality support.

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Form CSR-1 Registration for NGOs: Receive CSR Funds

by Gaurav Kumar

NGOs that want to implement CSR projects for companies must register with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs by filing Form CSR-1. Eligible entities include Section 8 companies, registered trusts and societies with 12A and 80G registration. On approval, the NGO receives a CSR registration number that companies verify before funding.

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ISI Mark Certification: BIS Product Certification Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

The ISI mark is BIS's product certification mark under Scheme I of the BIS Act, 2016. It is mandatory for products covered by Quality Control Orders, such as cement, steel, toys, pressure cookers and many appliances. Manufacturers apply to BIS, undergo factory inspection and sample testing, and on grant pay a marking fee to use the ISI mark with the licence number.

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Tea Board Licence and Registration: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

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.

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BEE Star Label Registration for Appliances

by Gaurav Kumar

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency runs the Standards and Labelling programme under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. Manufacturers and importers of notified appliances, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, LED lamps and water heaters, must register with BEE, test products at NABL-accredited labs, and display star labels. Other appliances can be labelled voluntarily.

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Newspaper and Magazine Registration: PRGI Guide (formerly RNI)

by Gaurav Kumar

Periodicals such as newspapers and magazines are now registered under the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023, which replaced the 1867 law. Registration is handled online by the Press Registrar General of India (PRGI, formerly the Registrar of Newspapers for India) through the Press Sewa portal, combining title verification and registration in one application.

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