§1Who it is for

  • MSME exporters with valid IEC and Udyam Registration

Useful if

Food, marine, consumer goods exporters needing certificates.

Do not spend time on it if

Exporters without a certification need.

§2Eligibility

  1. MSME exporters with valid IEC and Udyam Registration
  2. Certification must be in notified Positive List or Priority Positive List

§3Benefits

  • Positive List (e.g. CE, FDA, ISO, SABER/SASO): 60% of actual cost net of taxes or ₹25 lakh, whichever lower
  • Priority Positive List (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, HACCP, MSC, ASC, SMETA): 75% or ₹25 lakh, whichever lower

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. Annual cap ₹25 lakh per exporter

§5Documents

Tick each one as you get it ready.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    IC on trade.gov.in → get certified → RC after export

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • Directly cuts the cost of buyer-demanded certificates

Demerits

  • Reimbursement only after export

→Related schemes

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Our interestHelp is our paid service. You can also apply for the scheme yourself.

Sources

  1. PIB backgrounder: Export Promotion Mission — Integrated Pathway for MSMEs (24 Feb 2026)

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.