Product Standards #india#pesticide
India considers restricting Carbosulfan insecticide use weeks after proposing ban on Paraquat
The Hindu BusinessLine reported that India is considering placing the insecticide Carbosulfan under restricted use by the end of August 2026, after proposing a blanket ban on Paraquat Dichloride in July. The Agriculture Ministry acted on a CIB&RC recommendation; FMC India's Marshal brand and the FMC-Crystal Crop Protection deal are in focus.
Aug 9, 2026 1 source