The 464th Registration Committee (RC) meeting held on 30th May 2025 brought several important decisions for the agrochemical sector.
Key Numbers:
- 34 cases under Section 9(3) TI, TIM, FI, FIM → 29 approved, 5 under process.
- 36 cases under Section 9(4) TI and FI → All approved.
- 75 biopesticide cases under Section 9(3) → 65 approved, 10 rejected.
- 96 TIM cases → 66 approved, 16 deferred, 14 rejected.
- 1,556 FIM applications approved → top 20 products identified.
❓ 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, impurities, and efficacy.
This trend reflects India’s evolving regulatory environment—encouraging innovation while keeping farmers’ safety in focusJune 2025.
🌿 Biopesticides Gain Momentum
Biopesticides continue to gain ground as an eco-friendly solution. During the 464th RC meeting, 75 applications were reviewed under Section 9(3). Out of these, 65 were approved, highlighting growing recognition of sustainable pest control solutions.
🔹 Commonly approved bio-agents include:
- Trichoderma viride
- Beauvaria bassiana
- Verticillium lecanii
- Pseudomonas fluorescens
- Bacillus subtilis
These approvals send a strong signal to the industry: biologicals are no longer niche but a mainstream part of integrated crop management.
For manufacturers, the message is clear — building strong dossiers with data-backed efficacy and shelf-life studies will be the key to faster approvalsJune 2025.
🌾 Most Registered Products: The Market Leaders
From 1,556 FIM approvals in the 464th RC meeting, certain products emerged as market leaders due to high demand and frequent registration.
🥇 Tembotrione 34.4% SC → 26 registrations
🥈 Nitrobenzene 20% EW → 21 registrations
🥉 Glufosinate ammonium 13.5% SL → 20 registrations
Other major players included Mesotrione + Atrazine SC, Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SC, and Quizalofop Ethyl 10% EC.
👉 Why it matters: These trends help stakeholders track which molecules are in demand, guiding manufacturing strategies and supply planning.
The industry should watch closely as some of these products may dominate the market landscape in the next few seasonsJune 2025.
🌿Biostimulants: 45 Products listed
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, through a Gazette notification (26th May 2025), listed 45 biostimulant products. These can now be registered via State FCO authorities.
🔸 Key categories include:
- Humic & Fulvic acids (powder, liquid, granules)
- Seaweed extracts (Ascophyllum nodosum, Kappaphycus, Sargassum)
- Botanical extracts (Adhatoda, Spirulina)
- Protein hydrolysates (animal & plant source)
- Live microorganisms & bio-chemicals
👉 For manufacturers: This move provides clarity but also demands quick compliance action. Companies must realign product portfolios with the updated FCO framework to stay competitive
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