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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-16062026-273479
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (i)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 409] | NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026/JYAISHTHA 19, 1948
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(d) conveyance used for the transport of marine products;
(e) peeling shed;
(f) fresh, chilled, live or dried fish handling centre;
(g) independent or common ice plant;
(h) other edible marine products handling centre; or
(i) other non-edible marine products handling centre,
shall be made to the Secretary, Marine Products Export Development Authority in Form I, Form II, Form III, Form IV, Form II (a), Form II (b), Form II (c), Form II (d), Form II (e), Form II (f), or Form II(g), as the case may be.
(2) Every application under sub-rule (1) shall be accompanied by the fee specified in column (3) against the forms specified in column(2), of the following table namely:-
Table
S. No. | Forms | Fee
(1) | (2) | (3)
I | Online application for registration |
(1) | For Form II, II(a), II (b), II (c), II (d), II (e), II (f), II (g), III, IV, IX, XI | ₹200
(2) | For application of Fishing vessel (Form I) | ₹100
II | Registration of exporter (Form X) |
(1) | Exporter registration Fee | ₹5000
III. | Registration of dealer (Form XII) |
(1) | Dealer registration Fees | ₹5000
IV | Fishing vessel (Form V) |
(1) | Registration of Fishing vessel up to 45 ft in length | ₹1000
(2) | Registration of Fishing vessels of OAL 45 ft and above | ₹2000
V | Storage (Form VII) |
(1) | Chilled and Frozen storage up to and including 50 T capacity | ₹3000
(2) | Chilled and Frozen storage above and including 50 T capacity | ₹5000
(3) | Other than chilled and Frozen storage up to and including 50T capacity | ₹1000
(4) | Other than Chilled and Frozen storage above 50 T capacity | ₹2000
VI | Processing Plant (Form VI) |
(1) | Processing Plant with processing capacity to handle up to and including 5T of raw material (per 8 hr shift) | ₹2500
(2) | Processing Plant with processing capacity to handle above 5T of raw material (per 8 hr shift) | ₹5000
VII | Peeling Shed (Form No. VI (a)) |
(1) | Peeling shed with a capacity to handle up to and including 5 tonnes raw material per 8 hour shift | ₹1500
(2) | Peeling shed with a capacity to handle above 5 tonnes of raw material per 8 hour shift | ₹3000
VIII | Independent/Common Ice Plant (Form No. VI(e)) |
(1) | Fee for registering Ice Plant up to 10 MT/day | ₹500
(2) | Fee for registering Ice Plant above 10 MT/day | ₹1000
IX | Handling centre (Form No. VI(b), Form No.VI (c), Form No. VI (d)) |
(1) | Handling Centre with a capacity to handle up to and including 5 Tons of Fresh/Chilled Fish per 8 Hours shift | ₹1500
(2) | Handling Centre with a capacity to handle above 5 Tons of Fresh/Chilled Fish per 8 Hours shift | ₹3000
(3) | Handling Centre with a capacity to handle live fish in a volume up to 5 M3 per 8 Hours shift | ₹1500
(4) | Handling Centre with a capacity to handle live fish in a volume above 5 M3 per 8 Hours shift | ₹3000
(5) | Handling Centre with a capacity to handle up to and including 1 tonne of dried/salted marine products 8 Hours shift | ₹1500
(6) | Handling Centre with a capacity to handle above 1 tonne of dried/salted marine products 8 Hours shift | ₹3000
(7) | Handling Centre with production capacity up to and including 1 ton in a shift of 8 hours of Other (Edible) Marine Products | ₹3000
(8) | Handling Centre with production capacity of more than 1 ton in a shift of 8 hours of Other (Edible) Marine Products | ₹6000
(9) | Handling Centre with production capacity up to and including 1 ton in a shift of 8 hours of Other (Non-Edible) Marine Products | ₹2000
(10) | Handling Centre with production capacity of more than 1 ton in a shift of 8 hours of Other (Non-Edible) Marine Products | ₹4000
X | Conveyance (Form VIII) |
(1) | Per conveyance | ₹1500
XI | Renewal of registration |
(1) | All renewals except Fishing Vessels up to 20 m OAL | ₹1000
(2) | Renewals except Fishing Vessels up to 20 m OAL | ₹250
(3) | Renewal of Ice Plant | ₹250
(4) | Renewal of Handling Centre with production capacity up to and including 1 ton in a shift of 8 hours of Other (Edible) Marine Products | ₹1500
(5) | Renewal of Handling Centre with production capacity more than 1 ton in a shift of 8 hours of Other (Edible) Marine Products | ₹3000
(6) | Renewal of Handling Centre with production capacity up to and including 1 ton in a shift of 8 hours of Other (Non-Edible) Marine Products | ₹1000
(7) | Renewal of Handling Centre with production capacity more than 1 ton in a shift of 8 hours of Other (Non-Edible) Marine Products | ₹2000
(8) | Renewal of Dealer Registration | ₹1000
XII | Endorsement in the certificate of registration as an exporter |
(1) | Endorsement of utilization of processing plant/handling facility/storage premise etc. in the certification of registration as a merchant exporter | ₹5000
(2) | Endorsement of Merchant/ Manufacturer exporters name in the certificate of processing plant / handling facility / storage premises etc. | ₹5000
(3) | Endorsement of pre-mature cancellation of processing agreement with a processing plant/handling facility in the certificate of registration as an exporter | ₹5000
(4) | Endorsement of pre-mature cancellation of processing agreement with an exporter in the certificate of processing plant /handling facility | ₹5000
(5) | Endorsement of pre-mature cancellation of storage agreement with an exporter in the certificate of storage premises | ₹5000
(6) | Any other endorsement not covered above in respect of registration | ₹1000
XIII | Transfer of Entities |
(1) | Transfer of processing plant, storage Premises or conveyance, fishing vessel by way of sale, mortgage or other-wise | ₹1000
XIV | Change of details included in the certificate of registration of fishing vessel |
(1) | Change of details in the certificate of registration of all entities except fishing vessels up to 20 m OAL | ₹1000
(2) | Change of details in the certificate of registration of fishing vessels up to 20 m OAL | ₹250
XV | Change in the certificate of registration of fishing vessels, processing plant etc. |
(1) | Any endorsement on the certificate of registration of fishing vessels up to 20 m OAL | ₹250
(2) | Endorsement or registration of processing plant | ₹1000
(3) In the principal rules, in rule 34 for sub-rule (3), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-
"(3) Where an application for registration is accepted, a certificate of registration shall be granted in appropriate forms, namely, Form V, Form VI, Form VII, Form VIII, Form VI (a), VI (b), VI (c), VI (d), VI (e), VI (f) or VI (g), as the case may be, and shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the respective certificate.".
4. In the principal rules, in rule 38, for sub-rule (1), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:
"38. Transfer of ownership of registered entities. – (1) Where any entity registered under rule 33 is transferred by way of sale, mortgage or any other method, the transferee shall, within one month from the date of such transfer, apply to the Secretary, Marine Products Export Development Authority for registering the transfer, accompanied by the instruments or the document evidencing such transfer.".
5. In the principal rules, in rule 39, for sub-rule (1), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-
"(1) Where, during the period in which the registration of an entity under rule 33 is in force, the owner thereof intends-
(a) to change place where the entity is located;
(b) to alter the layout as approved by the Authority;
(c) to effect any change in its capacity or otherwise; or
(d) to change the place of operation of a fishing vessel or conveyance,
the owner shall apply to the Secretary, Marine Products Export Development Authority at least thirty days in advance of such intended change.".
6. In the principal rules, in rule 41,- (i) after sub-rule (1), the following shall be inserted, namely:-
"(1A) Every application for registration as a dealer of marine products, other than an exporter, shall be made to the Secretary, Marine Products Export Development Authority in Form XI available online, on payment of fee of rupees two hundred only and shall be accompanied by a certificate showing the financial status of the applicant from any bank.";
(ii) for sub-rule (2), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-
"(2) Every application for registration under sub-rules (1) and (1A) shall be accompanied by fee of rupees five thousand only.”.
7. In the principal rules, in rule 42, for sub- rule (3), the following sub- rule shall be substituted, namely:-
"(3) Where an application for registration is accepted, the Secretary, Marine Products Export Development Authority shall grant a certificate of registration in Form X or Form XII, as the case may be, subject to conditions specified therein.”.
8. In the principal rules, rule 43 shall be renumbered as sub-rule (1) thereof and after sub-rule (1) as so renumbered the following sub-rules shall be inserted, namely:-
"(2) Where the Secretary, Marine Products Export Development Authority is satisfied that any person has obtained a certificate of registration by furnishing false information or has contravened any of the provisions of these rules or conditions mentioned in the certificate of registration, such person thereby becomes disqualified to continue as a dealer.
(3) The Secretary, Marine Products Export Development Authority may, after giving such person a reasonable opportunity of being heard, by order, cancel the registration and communicate a copy of such order.".
9. In the principal rules, for rule 45, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-
10. In the principal rules, after FORM II(d), the following forms shall be inserted, namely:-
"FORM II (e)
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES, 1972.
(See Rule 33)
Form of application for registration of independent / common ice plants under the voluntary registration scheme
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Name and address of the ice plant | :
1.2 Name and address of the ice plant owner | :
1.3 Status of the independent / common ice plant (Proprietary / Partnership firm / Private limited / Public limited company) | :
1.4 Location of the independent /common Ice Plant | :
a) Door No. | :
b) Survey No. of the plot | :
c) Ward Number | :
d) Name of Street / road | :
e) Taluk, District and Pin Code | :
1.5 Details of communication facilities | :
a) Telephone numbers | :
b) Fax number, if any | :
c) E-mail address, if any | :
1.6 Is there on line quality assurance system for the production of ice in the ice plant | :
1.7 Number of employees in the ice plant | :
a) Supervisory | :
b) Workers | :
2. SURROUNDINGS
2.1. Is the ice plant situated in a site free from stagnant waters and normally free from environmental pollutants | :
2.2. Are the approach roads and surroundings good to prevent the risk of contaminating the ice produced in the ice plant | :
2.3. Is there a cartilage (i.e. a compound wall to enclose the land) to the ice plant premises | :
3. ICE PLANT
3.1. Specify the type of ice manufactured in the unit (block ice, rapid block ice, flake ice, plate ice or tube ice) | :
3.2. Capacity of the ice plant (MT/ day) | :
3.3 Civil structure details | :
a) RCC / tiled roofing | :
b) Dimensions of the ice plant | :
(i) Length in Metres | :
(ii) Breadth in Metres | :
(iii) Height in Metres | :
(ii) Breadth in Metres | :
(iii) Height in Metres | :
3.4. Dimensions of the ice tank | :
i) Length in Metres | :
ii) Breadth in Metres | :
iii) Height in Metres | :
3.5. Dimensions of the ice can | :
i) Length in Metres | :
ii) Breadth in Metres | :
iii) Height in Metres | :
3.6. Specify whether the ice cans are made from non-corrodible and non-contaminating material? | :
3.7. Are the ice cans provided with lids made of non-corrodible and non-contaminating materials? | :
3.8. Is the ice production area protected from birds, animals and rodents? | :
3.9. Are there provisions to harvest ice hygienically? | :
3.10. Are there provisions to store the ice hygienically? | :
3.11. Are there provisions to transport ice hygienically? Give details of the facility | :
3.12. What is the refrigerant used in the ice plant? | :
3.13. If freon is used as a freezant, whether adequate steps have been taken to prevent the leakage of freezant to the minimum extent possible | :
3.14. Details of machinery and amenities | :
I. No. of compressors with capacity and make | :
II. No. of motors with its capacity and make | :
III. No. of water pumps with its capacity and make | :
IV. Condenser with its capacity and make | :
V. Specify other items, if any | :
3.15. a) Whether the design and lay-out of the ice plant permits good hygienic practices, including protection against cross contamination | :
b) Whether a copy of the lay-out attached along with the application | :
3.16. Are the surfaces which will come into contact with ice and the water used for making ice durable, smooth, non-absorbent, non-toxic and easy to clean and disinfect | :
4. WATER
4.1. What is the source of water used for ice production in the ice plant? | :
4.2. Whether potability certificate of water used for ice production obtained from the CIFT or MPEDA or any other competent agency is attached? | :
4.3. Are there separate plumbing systems for water used for ice production and water used for cleaning, fire-fighting etc. If so, whether a copy of the plumbing diagram attached with the application | :
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5. HYGIENIC AND SANITARY CONDITIONS
5.1. Whether toilets are provided in the ice plant. If so, whether the door is of self-closing type | :
5.2. Whether soaps, disinfectants and towels are provided | :
5.3. Are there workers' change rooms | :
6. PERSONNEL HYGIENE
6.1. Whether hand and feet washing facilities are provided | :
6.2. Whether workers have been provided with gumboots, gloves, and clean work clothes | :
6.3. Whether the workers are free from contagious diseases | :
7. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
7.1. Whether machinery, cans and ice block harvesting devices are properly maintained and kept clean | :
8. RECORDS
8.1. Whether a register with details on the production, linkage for supply and quality assurance of the water and ice is maintained | :
8.2. Whether the water used for manufacturing ice and ice produced in the ice plant are being tested periodically for necessary microbiological parameters and certificate to that effect kept in the ice plant | :
9. ANY OTHER INFORMATION
9.1. Whether No Objection Certificate to run the ice plant has been obtained from the local body | :
9.2. Whether the registration fee has been paid. If so, give details | :
Signature of the applicant
[ Seal ]
Place :
Date :
FORM II (f)
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES, 1972
(See Rule 33)
Form of application for registration of a facility for handling, processing, packing and storage of other (edible) marine products
1. Name and Address of the applicant in full | :
2. Name and residential address of the Proprietor / Partners / Directors as the case may be | :
3. Status of the Facility (Proprietary / Partnership firm or private limited / public limited company) | :
4. Location of the facility |
i. Door No. | :
ii. Survey No. of the plot | :
iii. Ward Number | :
iv. Name of street | :
V. Taluk and District | :
5. Details of communication facilities |
i. Telephone numbers | :
ii. Fax number, if any | :
iii. E-mail address | :
iv. Mobile no. of Proprietor/Managing partner | :
6. Details of the civil structure |
i. RCC / tiled roofing | :
ii. Type of flooring (tiled or cement flooring) | :
iii. Dimensions of the processing area/packing hall/ Processing Packing hall-area. |
a) Length in Meters | :
b) Breadth in Meters | :
c) Height in Meters | :
d) Processing / Packing area in M² | :
7. Details of the fly-proofing arrangement | :
8. Details of machinery, equipment and utensils available in the facility for other (edible) marine products | :
9. Number of employees |
a. Number of employees | :
b. Supervisory | :
c. Workers | :
d. Managerial | :
10. Whether separate toilets have been provided? If so, whether the door is of self-closing type? | :
11. Whether potable water facility is provided in the facility (as per IS4251:2015) | :
12. Details of other (edible) marine product produced | :
13. Processing & preservation methods adopted(Please attach flow diagram) | :
14. Maximum quantity of Other (Edible) marine products that can be packed in a shift of 8 hours | :
15. Whether the facility intend to produce other (Non-edible) marine product out of the waste material generated from processing Other (Edible) marine products mentioned as per sl. no. 12 above. | Yes / No
16. If yes, Details of the civil structure | :
Signature of the applicant
[ Seal ]
Place :
Date :
FORM II (g)
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES, 1972
(See Rule 33)
Form application for registration of a facility for handling, processing, packing and storage of other (non-edible) marine products
1. Name and Address of the Applicant in full | :
2. Name and residential address of the Proprietor / Partners / Directors as the case may be | :
3. Status of the Facility (Proprietary / Partnership firm or private limited / public limited company) | :
4. Location of the facility |
i. Door No. | :
ii. Survey No. of the plot | :
iii. Ward Number | :
iv. Name of street | :
V. Taluk and District | :
5. Details of communication facilities |
i. Telephone numbers | :
ii. Fax number, if any | :
iii. E-mail address | :
iv. Mobile no. of Proprietor/Managing partner | :
6. Details of the civil structure |
i. RCC / tiled roofing | :
ii. Type of flooring (tiled or cement flooring) | :
iii. Dimensions of the processing area/packing hall/ Processing Packing hall-area. |
a) Length in Meters | :
b) Breadth in Meters | :
c) Height in Meters | :
d) Processing / Packing area in M² | :
7. Details of the fly-proofing arrangement | :
8. Details of machinery, equipment and utensils available in the facility for other (non-edible) marine products | :
9. Number of employees |
i. Total employees | :
ii. Supervisory | :
iii. Workers | :
iv. Managerial | :
10. Whether separate toilets have been provided? If so, whether the door is of self-closing type? | :
11. Whether clean, filtered water is provided in the facility | :
12. Details of other (non-edible) marine product produced | :
13. Processing & preservation methods adopted (Please attach flow diagram) | :
14. Maximum quantity of Other (non-Edible) marine products that can be packed in a shift of 8 hours | :
15. Whether the facility intend to produce other (Non-edible) marine product out of the waste material generated from processing Other (Edible) marine products mentioned as per sl. no. 12 above. | Yes / No
16. If yes, Details of the civil structure | :
Signature of the applicant
[ Seal ]
Place :
Date :
11. In the principal rules, after FORM VI (d) the following Forms shall be inserted, namely:-
"FORM VI (e)
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES, 1972.
(See Rule 34)
Certificate of registration of independent/common ice plants under the voluntary registration scheme
1. Number and date of the certificate of registration | :
2. Name and address of the ice plant | :
3. Name and residential address of the ice plant owner (Proprietor /Partners / Director) | :
4. Location of the ice plant |
a) Door No. | :
b) Survey no. of the Plot | :
c) Locality | :
d) Name of street / Road | :
e) Ward number | :
f) Taluk and District and PIN code | :
5. Type of ice made in the plant | :
6. Capacity of the ice plant in MT/ day | :
Certified that this Independent / Common ice plant conforms to the standards prescribed / adopted by the Marine Products Export Development Authority and has a manufacturing capacity of ................................. MT/Day.
Signature of the registering officer
(Designation Seal)
Place:
Date :
(Seal of the Authority)
CONDITIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
This certificate is issued subject to the provisions of the voluntary scheme of MPEDA for registration of independent/common ice plants and the conditions inscribed hereunder.
1. In case any change in the layout, design or capacity is required, the ice plant owner shall get it approved by the Registering Officer.
2. The ice plant owner shall comply with all the provisions of the voluntary scheme for registration of independent/common ice plants and any regulations or instructions that may be issued by the Authority from time to time.
3. The ice plant owner shall maintain a quality assurance register denoting the production, linkage for supply, and the quality assurance of the water used and ice produced in the ice plant, which shall be made available to officers of the Authority for verification.
4. The ice plant owner shall get this certificate of registration revalidated on the expiry of its validity.
5. The transferee of the ice plant shall get the change of ownership endorsed in this certificate, in case the ownership is transferred.
6. The ice plant owner shall display a copy of this certificate in a prominent area in the ice plant.
FORM VI (f)
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES, 1972.
(See Rule 34)
Certificate of registration of facility for handling, processing, packing and storage of other (edible) marine products
1. Number and date of the certificate of registration | :
2. Name and residential address of the certificate holder | :
3. Name and address of the facility holder (Proprietor /Partner / Director) | :
4. Location of the packing centre |
a) Door No. | :
b) Survey no. of the plot | :
c) Locality | :
d) Name of Street / Road | :
e) Ward Number | :
f) Taluk and District | :
5. Type of Other (Edible) marine products processed | :
6. Capacity of the facility to produce & pack Other (Edible) marine products in a shift of 8 hours in kg or MT | :
7. Storage capacity of Other (Edible) marine products (MT) | :
Certified that this facility for Other (edible) marine products conforms to the standards prescribed / adopted by the Marine Products Export Development Authority and provides for a production capacity of ................................. MT of Other (edible) marine products in a shift of 8 hours and a storage capacity of .................................MT.
Signature of the registering officer
(Designation Seal)
Place:
Date :
(Seal of the Authority)
This certificate is issued subject to the provisions of the MPEDA Act and Rules 1972, the Export (Quality Control Inspection) Act 1963 and the subsequent Rules made thereof, and the conditions inscribed overleaf.
CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION:
1. In case of any change in the layout, design or capacity is required, the owner should get it approved by the Authority.
2. The owner should comply with the regulations or any other instructions, in respect of handling, processing, packaging, preservation, storage and export of Other (Edible) marine products, issued by the Authority, from time to time.
3. The owner should use only the approved and food grade chemicals/ preservatives/ additives, if any required, while processing and packaging the products.
4. No chemical, detergent or repellent should be kept or stored in the processing /packing area of this establishment.
5. This establishment and its premises should be kept neat and tidy, sanitarily, and hygienically.
6. The owner should maintain this establishment always conforming to the standards prescribed or adopted by the Authority.
7. The owner should maintain a day-to-day account in a register showing the quantity of Other (Edible) marine products received, handled, processed, packed and exported and the register should be made available for inspection by officers of the MPEDA on demand.
8. A copy of this certificate should be prominently displayed in the establishment.
9. The validity of the Registration is for 3 years from the date of issue of Registration certificate, and the owner of the facility should get this certificate of registration renewed by the prescribed date for renewal.
10. In case the ownership is transferred, the transferee should get the change of ownership endorsed in this certificate.
FORM VI (g)
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES, 1972.
(See Rule 34)
Certificate of registration of facility for handling, processing, packing and storage of other (non-edible) marine products
1. Number and date of the certificate of registration | :
2. Name and address of the facility | :
3. Name and residential address of the certificate holder (Proprietor /Partner / Director) | :
4. Location of the packing centre |
a) Door No. | :
b) Survey no. of the plot | :
c) Locality | :
d) Name of Street / Road | :
e) Ward Number | :
f) Taluk and District | :
5. Type of Other (Non-Edible) marine products processed & intended use | :
6. Capacity of the facility to produce & pack Other (Non-Edible) marine products in a shift of 8 hours in Kg or MT | :
7. Storage capacity of Other (Non-Edible) marine products (MT) | :
Certified that this Facility for Other (Non-edible) marine products conforms to the standards prescribed / adopted by the Marine Products Export Development Authority and provides for a production capacity of ................................. MT of Other (Non-edible) marine products in a shift of 8 hours and a storage capacity of .................................MT.
Signature of the registering officer
(Designation Seal)
Place:
Date:
(Seal of the Authority)
This certificate is issued subject to the provisions of the MPEDA Act and Rules 1972, the Export (Quality Control Inspection) Act 1963 and the subsequent Rules made thereof, and the conditions inscribed overleaf.
CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION:
1. In case of any change in the layout, design or capacity is required, the owner should get it approved by the Authority.
2. The owner should comply with the regulations or any other instructions, in respect of handling, processing, packaging, preservation, storage and export of Other (Non-edible) marine products, issued by the Authority, from time to time.
3. The owner should use only the approved chemicals, preservatives/ additives, if any required, while processing and packaging the products.
4. No chemical, detergent or repellant should be kept or stored in the processing / packing area of this establishment.
5. This establishment and its premises should be kept neat and tidy, Sanitary and Hygienic.
6. The owner should maintain this establishment always conforms to the standards prescribed or adopted by the Authority.
7. The owner should maintain a day-to-day accounts in a register showing the quantity of Other (Non-edible) marine products received, handled packed and exported and the register shall be made available for inspection by officers of the MPEDA on demand.
8. A copy of this certificate should be prominently displayed in the establishment.
9. The validity of the Registration is for 3 years from the date of issue of Registration certificate, and the owner of the facility shall have this certificate of registration renewed by the prescribed date for renewal.
10. The transferee should get the change of ownership endorsed in this certificate, in case the ownership is transferred".
12. In the principal rules, after FORM X, the following Forms shall be inserted, namely:-
"FORM XI
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES, 1972.
[ See Rule 41 (1 A)]
Form of application for registration as dealer of marine products
1. Name and address of the applicant: | :
2. Category of dealer, (specify): | :
(a) Raw material supplier of marine products: | :
(b) Marine products trade promoter: | :
(c) Any other dealer in marine products: | :
3. Type of firm: | :
4. Details of the firm: | :
a. Year of establishment of the firm: | :
b. Whether Proprietary. / Partnership or Limited Company | :
c. Name and contact details of Partners or Directors | :
d. Email/ website details: | :
e. Any other information: | :
5. Any additional information: | :
Signature of the applicant
[ Seal ]
Place:
Date :
FORM XII
THE MARINE PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RULES, 1972.
(See Rule 42)
Certificate of registration as dealer of marine products
1. Name and Address of the Applicant | :
2. Category of Dealer, (specify): |
a) Raw material supplier of marine products | :
b) Marine products trade promoter | :
c) Any other dealer in marine products | :
3. Type of firm | :
4. Details of the Firm | :
5. Any additional information | :
Signature of the Registering Officer
(Designation Seal)
Place:
Date :
(Seal of the Authority)
CONDITIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS DEALER
1. This certificate of registration is granted subject to the provisions of the Marine Products Export Development Authority Rules, 1972, as amended from time to time.
2. The holder will abide by the Guidelines dated 23/07/2004 of Marine Products Export Development Authority for issue of Certificate of Registration as a dealer, as amended from time to time.
3. The dealer shall ensure that the quality of the marine products supplied by him conform to the specifications recognized by the Central Government under section 6 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act 1963 (21 of 1963) and Rules, regulations and instructions there under, as amended from time to time.
4. The dealer shall conform to the rules, regulations and instructions issued by the Export Inspection Council of India, Export Inspection Agency and the Authority from time to time in respect of procurement, packing, transportation, sanitary and other hygienic requirements.
5. The certificate is liable to be cancelled for any act of omission or commission by the holder, either in respect or quality issues or for trade related issues, including cheating, whether the complaint can be attributed to the dealer.
6. The registration shall cease to be valid if the holder becomes no longer entitled to such registration under the provisions of the Guidelines dated 23/07/2004 of Marine Products Export Development Authority for the issuance of a Certificate of Registration as a dealer, as amended from time to time.
7. The certificate holder shall indicate the name of the firm & MPEDA registration No. in all the documents related to dealing of marine products.
8. The dealer shall comply with such other instructions as may, from time to time be issued by the Government of India, the Authority, the Export Inspection Council of India and the Export Inspection Agency.".
[F. No. 1/1/2025 – EP (MP) Pt.]
PRIYA P. NAIR, Economic Adviser
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KUMER CHAND MEENA
Date: 2026.06.16 17:36:36 +05'30'
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