Paraquat Under Fresh Review in India as Registration Committee Seeks Final Report
18 June 2026, New Delhi: India’s pesticide regulator has intensified its review of the herbicide Paraquat Dichloride, a widely used but
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Paraquat India Ban
Paraquat India Ban covers the latest news, government reviews, regulatory developments, public health concerns, legal proceedings, state-level restrictions, and policy discussions related to the potential ban of Paraquat Dichloride in India. Find information on paraquat regulations, herbicide restrictions, CIB&RC reviews, pesticide policy, weed management alternatives, public health studies, state government actions, and crop protection industry developments.
Paraquat is a widely used non-selective herbicide (HRAC Group 22) that has been the subject of increasing scrutiny in India due to concerns over acute poisoning, accidental exposure, suicide cases, environmental safety, and long-term health impacts. Several Indian states, including Odisha and Telangana, have imposed temporary restrictions or sought stronger regulatory action, while policymakers, medical associations, and industry stakeholders continue to debate its future. Reports indicate that Paraquat has been reviewed under India’s pesticide regulatory framework, with growing calls for stricter controls or a nationwide ban.
This topic covers government notifications, CIB&RC decisions, state-level bans, court cases, scientific studies, regulatory reviews, alternative weed management technologies, stewardship initiatives, and the impact of a potential Paraquat ban on Indian agriculture and the agrochemical industry. Stay updated on the latest developments affecting farmers, policymakers, researchers, and crop protection companies.