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India mulls restricting Carbosulfan insecticide after Paraquat ban proposal
India mulls restricting Carbosulfan insecticide after Paraquat ban proposal
The Agriculture Ministry is considering restricting Carbosulfan, a widely used insecticide on paddy, cotton and horticulture crops, after a recommendation from the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee. A final decision is…
The Story in Brief
The Agriculture Ministry is considering restricting Carbosulfan, a widely used insecticide on paddy, cotton and horticulture crops, after a recommendation from the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee. A final decision is expected by the end of this month. The move follows a draft order on July 14 proposing a blanket ban on the herbicide Paraquat. FMC India sells Carbosulfan under the 'Marshal' brand; its India business has been acquired by Crystal Crop Protection. Industry sources told The Hindu Business Line that Carbosulfan poses less toxicity risk than Paraquat but faces export issues to the EU, where the maximum residue limit is 0.01 mg/kg, far stricter than India's limits.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Carbosulfan is as dangerous as Paraquat is exaggerated; industry sources say toxicity concerns are less. But the real pressure comes from the EU's strict residue limit of 0.01 mg/kg, which hits cumin exports. The government's move shows it is tightening regulation, but farmers need viable alternatives quickly. The final decision due this month will reveal whether the aim is a phase-out or just tighter use rules. Will paddy and cotton yields suffer if Marshal is restricted?
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
