The Insecticides Act

Notifications issued recently under the Insecticides Act, 1968

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (ii), OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY)

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(Department of Agriculture and Co-operation)
ORDER
New Delhi, The 17^th July, 2001.

S.O.681(E).– Whereas a draft Order with a view to declare its intention to ban the use of Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride (MEMC) except for seed treatment of potato and sugarcane in the country was published in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Co-operation) number S.O.803(E), dated the 6th September, 2000 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part II, Section 3(ii) dated the 6th September, 2000, inviting objections or suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of the period of forty-five days from the date on which the copies of the Gazette containing the said notification are made available to the public;

And whereas, copies of the said Gazette were made available to the public on the 6^th September, 2000;

And whereas, the objections and suggestions received from the public in respect of said Order, have been duly considered by the Government;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 read with Section 28 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, the Central Government after considering the recommendations of the Expert Group constituted for the said purpose and after consultation with the Registration Committee set up under the said Act, and, on being satisfied that the use of Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride (MEMC) except for seed treatment of potato and sugarcane involves health hazards to human beings, hereby makes the following Orders namely:-

1. The use of Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride (MEMC) shall be banned completely except for seed treatment of potato and sugarcane from the date of publication of this Order;
2. The Certificate of Registration for Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride (MEMC) as seed dresser in respect of those registrants who shall not provide modified labels/leaflets along with container to the Registration Committee shall be cancelled;
3. The State Governments shall have power to take such steps under the relevant provisions of the Act and Rules as they may deem fit for the execution of these Orders in the State concerned.

[F.No.17-2/98-PP.I]
P.D.SUDHAKAR, Joint Secretary.

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (ii), OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY)

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(Department of Agriculture and Co-operation)
ORDER
New Delhi, The 17^th July, 2001.

S.O.677(E).– Whereas a draft Order with a view to declare its intention to ban the production, marketing and use of aluminium tube packs with a capacity of 10 and 20 tablets each of 3 grams of aluminium phosphide was published in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Co-operation) number S.O.683(E), dated the 20th July, 2000 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part II, Section 3(ii) dated the 20th July,2000, inviting objections or suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of the period of forty-five days from the date on which the copies of the Gazette containing the said notification are made available to the public;

And whereas, copies of the said Gazette were made available to the public on the 6^th September, 2000;

And whereas, the objections and suggestions received from the public in respect of said Order, have been duly considered by the Government;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 read with Section 28 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, the Central Government after considering the recommendations of the Expert Group constituted for the said purpose and after consultation with the Registration Committee set up under the said Act, and, on being satisfied that the use of aluminium tube pack containing 10 and 20 tablets each of 3 grams of aluminium phosphide involves health hazards to human beings, hereby makes the following Orders namely:-

1. The production, marketing and use of aluminium tube packs with a capacity of 10 and 20 tablets of 3 grams each of aluminium phosphide shall be banned completely from the date of publication of this Order;
2. The State Governments shall have power to take such steps under the relevant provisions of the Act and Rules as they may deem fit for the execution of these Orders in the State concerned.

[F.No.17-2/98-PP.I]
P.D.SUDHAKAR, Joint Secretary.

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (ii), OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY)

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(Department of Agriculture and Co-operation)
ORDER
New Delhi, The 17^th July, 2001.

S.O.678(E).– Whereas a draft Order with a view to declare its intention to ban the manufacture and use of Carbofuran 50% Water Soluble Powder (SP) was published in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Co-operation) number S.O.784(E), dated the 30th August, 2000 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part II, Section 3(ii) dated the 30th August, 2000, inviting objections or suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of the period of forty-five days from the date on which the copies of the Gazette containing the said notification are made available to the public;

And whereas, copies of the said Gazette were made available to the public on the 30th August, 2000;

And whereas, the objections and suggestions received from the public in respect of said Order, have been duly considered by the Government;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 read with Section 28 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, the Central Government after considering the recommendations of the Expert Group constituted for the said purpose and after consultation with the Registration Committee set up under the said Act, and, on being satisfied that the manufacture and use of Carbofuran 50% Water Soluble Powder (SP) involves health hazards to human beings, hereby makes the following Orders namely:-

1. The manufacture and use of Carbofuran 50% Water Soluble Powder (SP) shall be banned completely from the date of publication of this Order;
2. There shall be a ban on new registration or manufacturing license for production of Carbofuran 50% Water Soluble Powder (SP);
3. The manufacturing licenses issued to various registrants of Carbofuran 50% Water Soluble Powder (SP) for setting up of manufacturing units shall be cancelled in respect of those firms or persons;
4. The certificate of registration for Carbofuran 50% Water Soluble Powder (SP) in respect of those registrants who are yet to obtain manufacturing licenses shall be cancelled;
5. The State Governments shall have power to take such steps under the relevant provisions of the Act and Rules as they may deem fit for the execution of these Orders in the State concerned.

[F.No.17-2/98-PP.I]
P.D.SUDHAKAR, Joint Secretary.

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (ii), OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY)

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(Department of Agriculture and Co-operation)
ORDER
New Delhi, The 17^th July, 2001.

S.O.679(E).– Whereas a draft Order with a view to declare its intention to ban the manufacture and use of Captafol 80% powder for dry seed treatment (DS) was published in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Co-operation) number S.O.785(E), dated the 30th August, 2000 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part II, Section 3(ii) dated the 30th August, 2000, inviting objections or suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of the period of forty-five days from the date on which the copies of the Gazette containing the said notification are made available to the public;

And whereas, copies of the said Gazette were made available to the public on the 30^th August, 2000;

And whereas, the objections and suggestions received from the public in respect of said Order, have been duly considered by the Government;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 read with Section 28 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, the Central Government after considering the recommendations of the Expert Group constituted for the said purpose and after consultation with the Registration Committee set up under the said Act, and, on being satisfied that the use of Captafol 80% powder for dry seed treatment (DS) involves health hazards to human beings hereby makes the following Orders namely:-

1. The manufacture of Captafol 80% Powder for dry seed treatment (DS) for use in the country shall be completely banned from the date of publication of this Order;
2. The use of Captafol 80% powder for dry seed treatment (DS) already manufactured shall be banned completely from the date of its expiry or the period of two years from the date of publication of this Order, whichever is earlier;
3. The manufacture shall continue for export purposes only subject to the condition that this activity is handled in a closed system so as to avoid any exposure to factory workers;
4. The State Governments shall have power to take such steps under the relevant provisions of the Act and Rules as they may deem fit for the execution of these Orders in the State concerned.

[F.No.17-2/98-PP.I]
P.D.SUDHAKAR, Joint Secretary.

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (ii), OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY)

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(Department of Agriculture and Co-operation)
ORDER
New Delhi, The 17^th July, 2001.

S.O.680(E).– Whereas a draft Order with a view to declare its intention to ban the use of 2% Dustable Powder (DP) and 50% Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) formulations of Methyl Parathion on fruits and vegetables was published in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Co-operation) number S.O.786(E), dated the 30th August, 2000 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part II, Section 3(ii) dated the 30th August, 2000, inviting objections or suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of the period of forty-five days from the date on which the copies of the Gazette containing the said notification are made available to the public;

And whereas, copies of the said Gazette were made available to the public on the 30^th August, 2000;

And whereas, the objections and suggestions received from the public in respect of said Order, have been duly considered by the Government;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 read with Section 28 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, the Central Government after considering the recommendations of the Expert Group constituted for the said purpose and after consultation with the Registration Committee set up under the said Act, and, on being satisfied that the use of 2% Dustable Powder (DP) and 50% Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) formulations of Methyl Parathion on fruits and vegetables involves health hazards to human beings, hereby makes the following Orders namely:-

1. The use of 2% Dustable Powder (DP) and 50% Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) formulations of Methyl Parathion on fruits and vegetables shall be banned completely from the date of publication of this Order;
2. The Certificate of Registration for 2% Dustable Powder (DP) and 50% Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) formulations of Methyl Parathion in respect of those registrants who do not provide modified labels or leaflets along with container to Registration Committee shall be cancelled;
3. The State Governments shall have power to take such steps under the relevant provisions of the Act and Rules as they may deem fit for the execution of these Orders in the State concerned

[F.No.17-2/98-PP.I]
P.D.SUDHAKAR, Joint Secretary.

(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (ii), OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY)

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(Department of Agriculture and Co-operation)
ORDER
New Delhi, The 17^th July, 2001.

S.O.682(E).– Whereas a draft Order with a view to declare its intention to ban the import manufacture, formulation and use of Aldicarb, Chlorbenzilate, Dieldrin, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Maleic Hydrazide and Trichloro Acetic Acid (TCA) was published in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agriculture and Co-operation) number S.O.948(E), dated the 20th October, 2000 in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part II, Section 3(ii) dated the 20th October, 2000, inviting objections or suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, before the expiry of the period of forty-five days from the date on which the copies of the Gazette containing the said notification are made available to the public;

And whereas, copies of the said Gazette were made available to the public on the 30^th August, 2000;

And whereas, the objections and suggestions received from the public in respect of said Order, have been duly considered by the Government;

Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 27 read with Section 28 of the Insecticides Act, 1968, the Central Government after considering the recommendations of the Expert Group constituted for the said purpose and after consultation with the Registration Committee set up under the said Act, and, on being satisfied that the import, manufacture, formulation and use of Aldicarb, Chlorbenzilate, Dieldrin, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Maleic Hydrazide and Trichloro Acetic Acid (TCA) involves health hazards to human beings, hereby makes the following Orders namely:-

1. Import of Aldicarb, Chlorbenzilate, Dieldrin, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Maleic Hydrazide and Trichloro Acetic Acid (TCA) (both technical and formulation) shall be banned completely from the date of publication of this Order;
2. Manufacture of technical products of Aldicarb, Chlorbenzilate, Dieldrin, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Maleic Hydrazide and Trichloro Acetic Acid (TCA) shall be banned completely from the date of publication of this Order;
3. Manufacturing licenses for formulation and formulation activity of Aldicarb, Chlorbenzilate, Dieldrin, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Maleic Hydrazide and Trichloro Acetic Acid (TCA) shall be completely banned from the date of expiry of technical grade material already available with the manufacturer or importer or for a period of two years from the date of publication of this Order, whichever is earlier;
4. Marketing and use of formulations of Aldicarb, Chlorbenzilate, Dieldrin, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Maleic Hydrazide and Trichloro Acetic Acid (TCA) shall be banned completely from the date of expiry or the period of two years from the date publication of this Order whichever is earlier.
5. No new registration or manufacturing license for import, manufacture or formulation of Aldicarb, Chlorbenzilate, Dieldrin, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Maleic Hydrazide and Trichloro Acetic Acid (TCA) shall be issued;
6. The manufacturing licenses issued for impot or manufacture of technical grade of Aldicarb, Chlorbenzilate, Dieldrin, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Maleic Hydrazide and Trichloro Acetic Acid (TCA) shall be cancelled immediately from the date of publication of this Order;
7. The Certificate of Registration in respect of Aldicarb, Chlorbenzilate, Dieldrin, Ethylene Dibromide (EDB), Maleic Hydrazide and Trichloro Acetic Acid (TCA) in respect of those registrants who are yet to obtain manufacturing license shall be cancelled immediately;
8. The State Governments shall have power to take such steps under the relevant provisions of the Act and Rules as they may deem fit for the execution of these Orders in the State concerned.

[F.No.17-2/98-PP.I]
P.D.SUDHAKAR, Joint Secretary.