Puducherry - Apply for EIA or EIC Certificate

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To Apply for EIA or EIC Certificate, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. Click “Registration” enter the particulars and register an account.
3. After registering an account, the applicant has to click the “Login” menu in the top right side corner.
4. The applicant has to enter a Login id and password to log in.
5. On the “Online Application” tab and select “Apply for EIC”
6. Fill in the application form with accurate information about the company, product, and export destination.
7. The applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. Next,Pay the necessary fee for EIC certification through the online payment gateway.
9. Review the application and click “submit.”
10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
11. The authority will undergo a thorough inspection by a certified inspector to ensure that it meets the required standards.
12. Once the inspection is complete, you will receive an electronic copy of the Export Inspection Certificate via email.
13. The entire process can be completed within 10- 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for EIA or EIC Certificate, the applicant has to approach the nearby EIC Sub offices link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
3. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
9. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant provides this information.
10. The authority will undergo a thorough inspection by a certified inspector to ensure that it meets the required standards.
11. After successful approval, the authority will issue the EIC certificate to the applicant.
12. This entire process can be completed within 10- 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Export Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
• Certificate of Origin
• Purchase Order
• Test Reports
• Quality Control Certificates
• Export License
• Any other relevant documents that demonstrate compliance with regulations and standards, such as a phytosanitary certificate for agricultural products or a health certificate for food products.

Office Locations & Contacts

EXPORT INSPECTION COUNCIL – INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
2nd Floor, B- Plate, Block-I Commercial Complex,
East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi - 110023
Phone No.011- 20815386/87/88
Email: [email protected]
Contact Details link
EIC Sub Offices and Inspection Agencies link

Eligibility

• A business Exporter or entity who intends to apply for EIA or EIC Certificate is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 10-15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• TIN
• Details of products
• Date of export
• Details of invoice

Need for the Document

• The Export Inspection Certificate (EIC) is a document issued by the Export Inspection Council (EIC) in India, which is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
• The EIC Certification is a mandatory requirement for the export of certain products from India to other countries. The certification process involves the inspection and testing of the products by authorized agencies to ensure that they meet the relevant quality, safety, and health standards required by the importing country.

Information which might help

• Once the products have been inspected and found to be compliant with the regulations and standards, the EIC issues a certificate to the exporter, indicating that the products are fit for export. The EIC certification serves as proof of compliance with the regulations and standards of the importing country and helps to facilitate trade by reducing the risk of non-compliance and rejection of the goods by the importing country.
• Overall, the EIC certification is an important requirement for the export of products from India to other countries and helps to ensure that the exported products meet the required quality, safety, and health standards.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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