1) The use of Monocrotophos 36% SL formulation is to be discontinued and no new certificate of registration for its manufacture shall be issued after publication of S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023.
2) With an objective of providing alternatives of this formulation so that the farmers do not suffer losses due to non-availability of effective control against certain insect pests in specific crops, the label claims for other formulations of Monocrotophos may be extended in one-year period from the date of publication of S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023.
3) After this period, all the certificates of registration of Monocrotophos 36% SL will stand cancelled. Sale, distribution or use of Monocrotophos 36% SL shall be allowed only for clearance of existing stock till its expiry period. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3rd October, 2023)
ii. A cautionary statement has to be incorporated in the label and leaflet that it is toxic to aquatic organism, hence should not be used near water bodies, aquaculture or pisciculture area. ( S.O 3951(E) dated 8th August, 2018)