Authorities are assigned with functions such as:

• Promotion of export-oriented production and development of the Scheduled products

1. Setting the standards and specifications for the scheduled products  
2. Registration of exporters of the scheduled products on payment of required fees
3. Improving packaging and marketing of the Scheduled products
4. Carrying out an inspection of products for the purpose of ensuring the quality of such products
5. Training in various aspects of the industries connected with the scheduled products
6. Development of industries relating to the scheduled products and undertaking surveys, feasibility studies etc.
7. Collection of statistics from the owners of factories or establishments and publication of such statistics
8. APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of scheduled products such as Fruits, Vegetable, Meat, Poultry Products. Dairy Products, Confectionery, Biscuits, Bakery Products, Honey, Jaggery and Sugar Products, Cocoa products, chocolates, floriculture Products. Pickles, Papads and Chutneys etc.