Carbosulfan

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Carbosulfan is a carbamate insecticide and nematicide used to control a range of insect pests and nematodes. It acts by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, disrupting the nervous system of target pests. Carbosulfan has been used in crops including rice, cotton, maize, potatoes, sugar beet, citrus, chilli, brinjal and other horticultural crops, depending on national registrations and approved uses.

In India, Carbosulfan has become a major pesticide regulatory issue in 2026. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare published a draft Banning of Carbosulfan Order, 2026, proposing to prohibit its import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution and use across the country. The proposal follows an Expert Committee review and consultations with the Registration Committee. The draft cites concerns including the insecticide’s toxicity, its metabolism to carbofuran, risks to humans and animals, and toxicity to birds, pollinators, aquatic organisms and other non-target species.

The proposed ban is currently a draft order, rather than a completed prohibition. The draft states that the ban would take effect upon final publication in the Official Gazette and proposes recalling existing Carbosulfan registration certificates. Public objections and suggestions were invited for 30 days following publication of the draft.

Carbosulfan is also relevant to international pesticide residue and food-safety discussions. The WHO/FAO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Residues has evaluated Carbosulfan, while India’s FSSAI pesticide database classifies it as a highly toxic insecticide under CIB&RC classification and provides residue-related information for food-safety compliance.

This category features Carbosulfan regulatory updates, pesticide bans and restrictions, scientific research, product registrations, crop protection, insect and nematode management, residue standards, environmental assessments, pesticide stewardship, and developments affecting India’s agrochemical industry and farmers.