Export Promotion Council
Overview
The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
has notified Coconut Development Board as an Export Promotion Council (EPC) for
all coconut products other than those made from coconut husk and fiber, on1st April
2009 vide Public Notice No.169 (RE-2008)/2004-2009. A sizeable quantity of coconut
and coconut products are exported from the country with registration from various
Export Promotion Councils. In pursuance of the above notification coconut products
such as tender coconuts, tender coconut water, packed tender coconut water, nata-de-coco,
coconut water based vinegar, coconut water based soft drinks/beverages, raw coconuts,
partially dehusked coconuts, Desiccated coconut powder, skimmed milk powder, coconut
milk/cream, coconut oil, dry coconuts, ball copra, cut copra coconut flakes, coconut
chips, coconut gratings, coconut parings, coconut chutney powder, medicated coconut
oil, coconut oil based hair/massage oils, virgin coconut oil, coconut based convenience
foods, Coconut shell, Coconut shell powder, coconut shell charcoal, coconut shell
based activated carbon, handicrafts made out of coconut shell and parts of coconut
tree, coconut wood furniture etc. fall within the jurisdiction of the Coconut Development
Board which has now been notified as an Export Promotion Council. As RCMC from the
Export Promotion Council concerned is mandatory for exports, to enable exporters
to avail the various benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy and duty neutralization
schemes of the Department of Revenue, it is requested that exporters/prospective
exporters of coconut products (other than those made from coconut husk and fiber)
get registered with the Coconut Development Board immediately.
Services
- Issuing Registration-Cum-Membership Certificates to exporters.
- Securing benefits under Merchandise Export from India Scheme for products from the
coconut sector.
- Facilitating participation in International Trade Fairs.
- Disseminating important trade information.
- Analyzing market potential and market trends for the benefit of exporters.
- Providing commercially useful information and assistance to exporters in developing
and increasing their exports.
- Providing professional advice in areas such as technology upgradation, quality and
design improvement, standards and specifications, product development, packaging
etc.
- Organizing Seminar, Conference and Buyer Seller Meet.
Contact
Coconut Development Board,
Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,
Kera Bhavan, SRV Road, Kochi – 682 011, Kerala, India
Phone: Office PABX: 0484-2376265, 2377267, 2377266, 2376553
Fax: 91 484-2377902
Email: ho-marketing(a)coconutboard(dot)gov(dot)in
