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New Delhi, Sept 22, 2025 – The GST Council has approved a major tax cut on key agrochemicals and agricultural inputs, reducing rates from 12–18% to just 5%. The move addresses long-standing industry and farmer demands for lower input costs. The revised rates cover bio-pesticides (such as neem-based products, Bt formulations, and microbial solutions),…
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Haryana, September 15, 2025 – The Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) has issued a public notice following communication from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) regarding the ban on the import of Methyl Bromide in Libya. According to an official letter received from the Ozone Cell, MoEFCC, the United…
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The 466th Registration Committee (RC) meeting, held on 28th August 2025. With a strong focus on chemical approvals, biopesticides, and biostimulants, this edition reflected both regulatory rigor and a growing push for sustainable crop solutions. 🔹 Chemical Cases under 9(3) TI, TIM, FI & FIM The committee approved 19 applications under 9(3). Notable highlights:…
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The 465th Registration Committee (RC) meeting, held on 10th July 2025, delivered significant updates for India’s agrochemical and biopesticide sector. With multiple approvals across TI, FI, TIM, FIM, as well as biopesticides, label expansions, and shelf-life regularizations, this meeting highlighted the regulatory momentum driving the industry forward. 🔹 Chemical Cases under 9(3) TIM &…
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The 464th Registration Committee (RC) meeting held on 30th May 2025 brought several important decisions for the agrochemical sector. Key Numbers: ❓ What this means: The approvals show a clear push for timely market access and strengthened compliance standards. At the same time, rejections and deferrals underline the RC’s strict stance on data quality,…