Regulatory Clarity for
Food Export & Import

Equinox Labs is APEDA & EIC certified with in-house FSSAI expertise, helping exporters and importers
meet regulatory requirements before their shipment reaches the port.

APEDA & EIC Certified Lab

APEDA Certified

Export & Import Compliance Experts

EIC Approved

FSSAI Regulatory & Compliance Experts

Regulatory & Compliance Experts

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Why Food Shipments Face Issues at the Port

Shipments are rarely stopped due to testing failure alone. Most delays arise from regulatory non-alignment detected during document checks or inspections.

APEDA Compliance Missing

APEDA registration or mandated export compliance not in place for fresh fruits & vegetables.

EIC Certification Gaps

EIC inspection or certification missing for notified export categories.

FSSAI Regulatory Misalignment

FSSAI requirements not properly aligned for export or import consignments.

Document & Test Report Mismatch

Discrepancies between test reports, product details, invoice, packing list or shipping documents.

Country-Specific Rules Ignored

Importing country’s residue limits, microbiological standards or documentation norms not considered.

⚠ Even One Compliance Gap Can Lead To:

Port delays • Re-sampling • Shipment rejection • Consignment return • Financial loss

APEDA, EIC & FSSAI — Who Is Mandatory and When

Apply the right regulation at the right stage to avoid delays, rejections, or re-sampling at the port.

APEDA
  • Mandatory for fresh fruits & vegetables exports
  • Required for agricultural & select processed foods
  • Governs exporter registration & eligibility
👉 If you export fresh fruits & vegetables, APEDA is non-negotiable
EIC
  • Mandatory for notified food export categories
  • Includes inspection, certification & approval
  • Frequently required by importing country authorities
👉 EIC ensures export acceptability at destination
FSSAI
  • Mandatory for all food imports into India
  • Applicable for exports where Indian compliance is required
  • Covers food safety, hygiene, labeling & documentation
👉 FSSAI is critical for import clearance and often checked at port
✅ Compliance Success Formula

Smooth movement of food consignments requires the right regulation applied at the right stage.

Why Partner with Equinox Labs

More Than Testing. A Regulatory Partner.

Equinox Labs supports businesses involved in food exports and imports by managing regulatory alignment across APEDA, EIC and FSSAI.

We help you comply before your shipment reaches the port — not after problems arise.

APEDA & EIC certified laboratory
Strong in-house FSSAI regulatory expertise
Export & import-focused compliance approach
Fresh fruits, vegetables & food product specialization
Pan-India sample collection and support
Guidance to prevent regulatory issues at the port

Our Compliance Approach

How We Support Exporters & Importers

1

Understand product, trade direction (export/import)

2

Identify applicable APEDA, EIC and/or FSSAI regulations

3

Conduct required testing, inspection and assessments

4

Align reports and documentation with regulatory expectations

5

Reduce the risk of delays or rejection at the port

Export and import compliance process

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