India Approves 12 New Crop Protection Products under Section 9(3) at 471st RC Meeting
05 May 2026, New Delhi: India’s regulatory framework for crop protection chemicals witnessed fresh momentum as the Registration Committee (RC) under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare approved a series of new technical and formulation products under Section 9(3) of the Insecticide Act, 1968 during its 471st meeting held on April 16, 2026. The meeting was chaired by the Dr. P.K Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
A significant portion of the approvals includes technical-grade registrations such as Prochloraz, Fluxapyroxad, Fluxametamide, Chlorfluazuron, and Chlorantraniliprole, which are critical building blocks for formulation development.
According to analysis by Global Agriculture, among formulation approvals, notable inclusions are multi-active mixtures designed for resistance management and broad-spectrum control. For instance, a three-way combination of Mancozeb, Thiophanate Methyl, and Thiamethoxam has been approved for seed treatment use in groundnut and soybean to manage sucking pests and soil insects. Similarly, a granular formulation combining Chlorantraniliprole, Thiamethoxam, and Fipronil targets major rice pests such as stem borer and leaf folder.
Approved Products under Section 9(3)
| Company | Product (Active Ingredient) | Type | Target Crop / Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISK Biosciences India Pvt. Ltd. | Pyriofenone 18% SC | Formulation | Fungicide (crop not specified) |
| Ichiban Crop Science Ltd. | Prochloraz Technical 97% | Technical | Fungicide (raw material) |
| Bharat Rasayan Ltd. | Chlorantraniliprole Technical 95.3% | Technical | Insecticide (raw material) |
| Ichiban Crop Science Ltd. | Fluxapyroxad Technical 98% | Technical | Fungicide (raw material) |
| Best Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. | Fluxametamide Technical 93.5% | Technical | Insecticide (raw material) |
| Indofil Industries Ltd. | Mancozeb + Thiophanate Methyl + Thiamethoxam FS | Formulation | Groundnut, Soybean (aphids, thrips, white grub, stem fly, whitefly) |
| Crystal Crop Protection Ltd. | Chlorantraniliprole + Thiamethoxam + Fipronil GR | Formulation | Rice (stem borer, leaf folder) |
| Godrej Agrovet Ltd. | Bispyribac-sodium + Pyrithiobac-sodium SC | Formulation | Direct-seeded rice (broad-spectrum weeds) |
| SML Limited | Sulphur + Azoxystrobin + Cyazofamid SC | Formulation | Grapes (downy mildew), Potato (late blight) |
| Atul Limited | Azoxystrobin + Isoprothiolane + Tebuconazole EC | Formulation | Rice (sheath blight, blast, false smut, grain discoloration) |
| ISK Biosciences India Pvt. Ltd. | Pyriofenone Technical 96.5% | Technical | Fungicide (raw material) |
| UPL Limited | Chlorfluazuron Technical 95% | Technical | Insecticide (raw material) |
Key Regulatory and Technical Highlights
The approvals show a clear trend toward combination chemistry, which is increasingly important for resistance management and improving efficacy across multiple pest stages. Multi-site fungicides and systemic insecticides combined in a single product are likely to support integrated pest management strategies in crops like rice and soybean.
The inclusion of seed treatment formulations indicates continued emphasis on early-stage crop protection, which is crucial for ensuring uniform crop establishment and reducing initial pest pressure. Meanwhile, herbicide approvals for direct-seeded rice reflect the growing adoption of water-saving cultivation practices.
From a regulatory standpoint, several products have been granted provisional shelf life, requiring companies to submit real-time stability data within a defined period. This approach balances faster market access with long-term quality assurance. Environmental safeguards are also evident, with specific label warnings regarding toxicity to pollinators and aquatic life. These measures align with global regulatory trends toward safer pesticide use.
Regulatory Outlook
All approvals are subject to the fixation of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in respective crops before market launch. Several deferred technical applications from the same meeting may be reconsidered in the next RC session, expected in July 2026.
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