AGROCHEMICAL & PESTICIDES Bio-Stimulant Registration
We owe this to our future generations
Bio-stimulant is a substance or microorganism or a combination of both whose primary function when
applied to plants, seeds or rhizosphere is to stimulate physiological processes in plants and to enhance its
nutrient uptake, growth, yield, nutrition efficiency, crop quality and tolerance to stress, regardless of its
nutrient content, but does not include pesticides or plant growth regulators which are regulated under the
Insecticide Act, 1968.
In India, the use of bio-stimulants is regulated by the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control)
Order, 1985 which was further amended by Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) Control Amendment
Order, 2021 issued by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Pesticides and plant growth regulators listed under the Insecticide Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) are not included as bio-stimulants.
Bio-stimulants are categorised as a fertiliser. It is mandatory for a person who wants to manufacture or import any bio-stimulant to list such bio- stimulant under Schedule VI of the Fertiliser (inorganic, organic or mixed) Control Amendment Order 2021. If the product is already in the Indian market, the manufacturer/importer must first obtain the provisional certificate to be able to continue in the market. After this, testing must be done to obtain the data requirements to get Permanent registration.
Pesticides and plant growth regulators listed under the Insecticide Act, 1968 (46 of 1968) are not included as bio-stimulants.
Bio-stimulants are categorised as a fertiliser. It is mandatory for a person who wants to manufacture or import any bio-stimulant to list such bio- stimulant under Schedule VI of the Fertiliser (inorganic, organic or mixed) Control Amendment Order 2021. If the product is already in the Indian market, the manufacturer/importer must first obtain the provisional certificate to be able to continue in the market. After this, testing must be done to obtain the data requirements to get Permanent registration.
CATEGORIES OF BIO-STIMULANTS
UNDER SCHEDULE VI
- Botanical extracts, including seaweed extracts
- Bio-chemicals
- Protein hydrolysates and amino acids
- Vitamins
- Cell free microbial products
- Antioxidants
- Antiperspirants
- Humic and fulvic acid and their derivatives
How
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QUICK ANSWERS
- Application to be made first to the State Agricultural Department;
- The State Agricultural Department will then issue Form G2;
- With this Form G2, product wise application to be made to “The Controller of Fertiliser” at New Delhi in Form G1;
- The Controller of Fertiliser will then issue product wise Provisional Registration in Form G3;
- Permanent Registration- Every manufacturer/ importer of a bio-stimulant shall make an application to The Controller of Fertiliser in Form G with the study reports for specifying it as bio-stimulant in Schedule VI.
- Name of responsible person and his/her acceptance on stamp paper (as per clause 24 of FCO 1985) on a non-judicial stamp paper duly notarised;
- Duly filled application in the prescribed format;
- Last 3 Years Sale details/ GST Data for the Last 3 Years / Stock, Production, Trade of the product for last 3 years duly verified by a Chartered Accountant;
- Label of Product(s);
- Self-Declaration affirming that no hazardous effect has been noticed on a non-judicial stamp paper duly notarised.
- Form G2 issued by the State Agricultural Department; Last 3 Years Sale details/ GST Data for the Last 3 Years / Stock, Production, Trade of the product for last 3 years duly verified by a Chartered Accountant;
- Product technical specifications, chemical composition;
- Product Label;
- Self-Declaration affirming that no hazardous effect has been noticed on a non-judicial stamp paper duly notarised;
- Self-Declaration affirming that the product is available in the market prior to publication of the said Order;
- Name of responsible person and his/her acceptance on stamp paper (as per clause 24 of FCO 1985) on a non-judicial stamp paper duly notarised;
- KYC documents of the entity and the authorised person.
Respective State Governments
Controller of Fertiliser, New Delhi
Studies required for Permanent Registration
| Data | Studies to be undertaken |
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Chemistry |
Chemical analysis from a GLP/NABL accredited lab:
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Bio-efficacy & Residue |
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Toxicity |
Acute Toxicity:
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Heavy Metal Analysis |
No bio-stimulant shall contain heavy metals content over and above
the following maximum limit prescribed for various metals:
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Pesticide Analysis |
The sample of the product along with an Affidavit by the
manufacturer/ importer on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.10
stating that the product is not laced with pesticide beyond the
permissible limit of 0.01 ppm. |
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