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Centre proposes complete ban on Carbosulfan insecticide
The Union government has proposed a complete ban on Carbosulfan, an insecticide widely used on paddy, cotton and horticulture crops, citing toxicity risks to human health and the environment. The Ministry of…
The Union government has proposed a complete ban on Carbosulfan, an insecticide widely used on paddy, cotton and horticulture crops, citing toxicity risks to human health and the environment. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare issued a draft order prohibiting the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution and use of the chemical from the date of publication.
An expert committee formed in January 2026 submitted its report in June. The Registration Committee under the Insecticides Act, 1968 then recommended the ban, noting Carbosulfan is a highly hazardous carbamate that metabolises into the more toxic carbofuran, with no specific antidote. The committee also flagged risks to birds, pollinators and aquatic life.
The government has asked state governments to implement the order. Stakeholders including manufacturers and farmers can submit views before a final notification. The ban would end domestic availability of Carbosulfan, which is also restricted in several other countries.
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Both sources report the same facts with neutral framing. The Hindu Business Line provides more regulatory detail, quoting the notification on the three-month deadline for certificate recall. The New Indian Express adds context on stakeholder consultation before the final order. Neither source discusses the economic impact on farmers who rely on Carbosulfan for pest control, a gap that may emerge if alternative products are costlier or less effective. The final notification will reveal how quickly the ban takes effect and whether transition support is offered.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): thehindubusinessline.com (neutral report), newindianexpress.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
