Registration Committee has submitted its recommendations to the Government of India after reviewing the two pesticides; final regulatory decision is awaited.
08 July 2026, New Delhi: The Registration Committee (RC), in its 473rd meeting held in June last week has completed its review of the Expert Review Committee’s report on Paraquat Dichloride and Carbosulfan, taking another procedural step in India’s ongoing assessment of these widely used crop protection products.
According to the official minutes of the meeting, the Registration Committee conducted a detailed examination of the report submitted by the Expert Review Committee, which was constituted under the chairmanship of Dr. Debasisa Mohanty to evaluate the two insecticidal active ingredients.
The RC noted that its deliberations were carried out as part of the consultation process stipulated under Section 27(2) of the Insecticides Act, 1968, which empowers the government to review the continued registration of insecticides when concerns relating to safety, efficacy, or public interest arise.
Following extensive deliberations, the Registration Committee decided to forward its recommendations separately to the Government of India for consideration. The committee clarified that the final decision regarding the regulatory status of Paraquat Dichloride and Carbosulfan will rest with the Central Government.
The meeting minutes further state that the Registration Committee will implement the decision once the Government of India communicates its final determination.
The development is being closely watched by stakeholders across the crop protection industry, as both Paraquat Dichloride, a non-selective herbicide, and Carbosulfan, an insecticide used in several crops, have been subject to regulatory scrutiny in India and internationally due to concerns relating to human health and environmental safety.
At this stage, the RC’s recommendations have not been made public, and no regulatory action has been announced. The current registrations and regulatory status of the two active ingredients remain unchanged until the Government of India issues its final decision.
The Registration Committee’s deliberations come against the backdrop of heightened market activity that Global Agriculture reported in June 2026. At the time, Indian importers had accelerated procurement of Paraquat Dichloride from China amid speculation that the herbicide could face regulatory restrictions or a phased withdrawal. Industry sources indicated that buyers were rushing to secure inventories and expedite shipments before any potential government action, while Chinese suppliers experienced a sharp rise in enquiries from Indian companies. With the RC now forwarding its recommendations to the Government of India, stakeholders across the supply chain are awaiting the final regulatory decision, which could significantly influence future import trends and market dynamics.
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