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Spices Board Registration - Certificate, Fees, Documents

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).

Importance of Spices Board Registration

Having a Valid Certificate of Registration from Spices Board is mandatory for any manufacturer or merchant who is dealing with 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. Provided that a person is carrying on the business of export of spices immediately before the commencement, and if he has made an application for such certificate within the said period of three months till the disposal of such application.”

Punishment for Trading without Spices Board Certificate

Imprisonment upto one year

Fine upto one thousand rupees

Documents Required for Spice Board Registration

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 favoring “spice board”

Self certified copy of Partnership deed/ Memorandum and Articles of Association as the case may be.

Self certified copies of GST registration certificate.

Self attested certificate issued by directorate of industries in case of manufacturer-exporter of spices.

Self certified copy of PAN card

Passport size photo with white background of CEO or the designated officer of your firm.

Benefits of Spice Board Registration

  • 1

    Helps exporters and importers in establishing mutual contact.

  • 2

    Identifies competent supply sources for specific requirements of importers

  • 3

    Processes and forwards foreign trade inquiries to reliable exporters

  • 4

    Organizes a common platform for interaction between Indian exporters and international buyers through participation in major international exhibitions and meetings

  • 5

    Examine complaints from importers for corrective and preventive action

  • 6

    Spearheads the quality improvement program for Indian spices.

  • 7

    Manages a comprehensive and up-to-date data bank for exporters and importers.

  • 8

    Brings together international bodies, exporters, and policymakers through contact group programs.

  • 9

    Makes India’s presence felt in major international food fairs; conducts food festivals and cooking demonstrations.

Functions of Spices Board of India

  • 1

    Research, Development, and Regulation of domestic marketing of Small & Large Cardamom

  • 2

    Post-harvest improvement of all spices

  • 3

    Promotion of organic production, processing and certification of spices

  • 4

    Development of spices in the North East

  • 5

    Provision of quality evaluation services

  • 6

    Export promotion of all spices through support for:

    • Technology upgradation
    • Technology upgradation
    • Brand promotion
    • Brand promotion

Spices Board Registration Fees


Registration Type Manufacturer Merchant
New Registration ₹15,000 + GST ₹10,000 + GST
Renewal ₹10,000 + GST ₹7,500 + GST
Amendment ₹5,000 + GST ₹5,000 + GST

List of Spices Mentioned in the Spices Board Act (The Schedule 2)


All-Spice

All-Spice

aniseed

Aniseed

asafoetida

Asafoetida

All-Spice

All-Spice

Bay Leaf

Bay Leaf

Bishop's Weed

Bishop's Weed

cambodge

Cambodge

Bishop's Weed

caper

Caper

caraway-seeds

Caraway Seeds

Cardamom Large

Cardamom Large

cardamon-small

Cardamon Small

cassia

Cassia

Celery

Celery

Chilli

Chilli

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

clove

Clove

coriander

Coriander

cumin

Cumin

curry-leaf

Curry Leaf

dill

Dill

fennel

Fennel

fenugreek

Fenugreek

garlic

Garlic

ginger

Ginger

greater-galanga

Greater Galanga

horseradish

Horseradish

hyssop

Hyssop

juniper-berry

Juniper Berry

kokam

Kokam

lovage

Lovage

marjoram

Marjoram

mint

Mint

mustard

Mustard

nutmeg and mace

Nutmeg & Mace

oregano

Oregano

parsley

Parsley

pepper-long.

Pepper Long.

pepper

Pepper

pomegranate

Pomegranate

poppy-seed

Poppy Seed

rosemary

Rosemary

saffron

Saffron

sage

Sage

star-anise

Star Anise

sweet-flag

Sweet Flag

tamarind

Tamarind

tarragon

Tarragon

tejpat

Tejpat

thyme.jpg

Thyme

vanilla

Vanilla

Spice Board Certificate Validity

Certificate of Spices Board is issued for a block period of three years. The certificate should be renewed at the end of every block year. For example, if you obtained the certificate for 2017 to 2020, then you are required to renew your registration certificate at the end of 2020. Current block year is 2021-2024.

PACKAGES

Merchant

4,999
Plus taxes

Spice Board Registration
for Merchant Category
[Government fee extra]

Manufacturer

5000
Plus taxes

Spice Board Registration
for Manufacturer
[Government fee extra]

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frequently asked questions
Who needs to take Spice Board Registration?
No person shall begin or carry on the export business of any spice unless it has obtained registration under Spice board for making such export. The Spices Board is the regulatory and export promotion body for Indian spices under the Indian government. The Spices Board was formed in 1987 with the merger of the former Cardamom Board (1968) and the Spices Export Promotion Council (1960), under the Spices Board Act 1986. And have the responsibility of producing/developing cardamom and promoting exports of 52 spices shown in the timetable of the Act.
Certificate of registration can be cancelled?
Registration can be suspended/cancelled under the Spices Board Act & Rules and the power delegated to Spices Board.
What are the list of spices covered under CERS?
Cardamom, Pepper, Chilly, Ginger, Turmeric, Coriander. Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Celery, Aniseed, Bishopsweed, Caraway, Dill, Cinnamon, Cassia, Garlic, Curry leaf, Kokam, Mint, Mustard, Parsley, Pomegranate seed, Saffron, Vanilla, Tejpat, Pepper long, Star Anise, Sweet flag, Greater Galanga, Horse-raddish, Caper, Clove, Asafoetida, Cambodge, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Bay leaf, Lovage, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Mace, Basil, Poppy Seed, All-Spice, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Thyme, Oregano, Tarragon, Tamarind.
Is there a facility of automatic renault of CRES?
No. CRES has to be renewed by the Exporter voluntarily at the end of every block year. Failure will amount to cancellation of registration and the exporter has to prefer fresh application.

What is IE Code? How do I get IE Code?
Import-Export Code is issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade. It is the primary government by which the government recognizes exporters/importers.
How to pay the fee for registration?
The fee for registration has to be paid by way of Demand Draft in favour of Spice Board

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