List of Banned Pesticides till 31 Mar 2024 in India

As per the Central Insecticide Board & Registration Committee, Faridabad’s latest notification dated 31 Mar 2024, The List of Pesticides Which Are Banned, Refused Registration, and Restricted Use 30062024

Pesticides banned from manufacture, import, and use

Pesticides banned from manufacture, import, and use
No.	Name	Order and date
1	Alachlor	S.O. 3951 (E), dated 8 August 2018
2	Aldicarb	S.O. 682 (E) dated 17 July 2001
3	Aldrin
4	Benzene hexachloride
5	Benomyl	S.O. 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
6	Calcium cyanide
7	Carbaryl	S.O. 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
8	Chlorobenzilate	S.O. 682 (E) dated 17 July 2001
9	Chlordane
10	Chlorfenvinphos
11	Copper acetoarsenite
12	Diazinon	S.O. 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
13	Dibromochloropropane (DBCP)	S.O. 569 (E) dated 25 July 1989
14	Dichlorvos	S.O. 3951 (E), dated 8 August 2018
15	Dicofol	S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023
16	Dieldrin	S.O. 682 (E) dated 17 July 2001
17	Dinocap[1]	S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023
18	Endosulfan	ad-Interim order of the Supreme Court of India in the Writ Petition (Civil) No. 213 of 2011 dated 13 May 2011 and finally disposed of dated 10 January 2017
19	Endrin
20	Ethylmercury chloride
21	Ethyl parathion
22	Ethylene dibromide (EDB)	S.O. 682 (E) dated 17 July 2001
23	Fenarimol	S.O 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
24	Fenthion	S.O 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
25	Heptachlor
26	Lindane (Gamma-HCH)
27	Linuron	S.O 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
28	Maleic hydrazide	S.O. 682 (E) dated 17 July 2001
29	Menazon[2]
30	Methomyl	S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023
31	Methoxyethylmercury chloride	S.O 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
32	Methyl parathion	S.O 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
33	Metoxuron[3]
34	Nitrofen
35	Paraquat dimethyl sulfate (Gramoxone)
36	Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB)	S.O. 569 (E) dated 25 July 1989
37	Pentachlorophenol
38	Phenylmercury acetate
39	Phorate	S.O. 3951 (E), dated 8 August 2018
40	Phosphamidon	S.O. 3951 (E), dated 8 August 2018
41	Sodium cyanide	banned for Insecticidal purpose only S.O 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018; Regulation to be continued in the extant manner for non-insecticidal uses.
42	Sodium methanearsonate
43	Tetradifon
44	Thiometon[4]	S.O 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
45	Toxaphene (Camphechlor)	S.O. 569 (E) dated 25 July 1989
46	Triazophos	S.O. 3951 (E), dated 8 August 2018
47	Tridemorph	S.O 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018
48	Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)	S.O. 682 (E) dated 17 July 2001
49	Trichlorfon	S.O. 3951 (E), dated 8 August 2018

Pesticides are banned for use, but manufacturing is allowed for export

Pesticides withdrawn

No.	Name	Order and date
1	Dalapon
2	Ferbam
3	Formothion
4	Nickel chloride
5	Paradichlorobenzene (PDCB)
6	Simazine
7	Sirmate	S.O. 2485 (E) dated 24 September 2014
8	Warfarin	S.O. 915 (E) dated 15 June 2006

Pesticides refused registration:

Pesticides are restricted for use in the country.

No.	Name	Details of restrictions
1	Aluminium phosphide	Pest control operations allowed only by Govt./Govt. undertakings/approved experts, except 15% 12 g and 6% tablets. Production, marketing, and use of 10- and 20-tablet tube packs banned. (RC circular, G.S.R. 371(E), S.O. 677(E) dated 17 July 2001)
2	Captafol	Foliar spray banned; permitted only as seed dresser. Manufacture of 80% powder banned for domestic use; allowed for export. (S.O. 569(E) dated 25 July 1989; S.O. 679(E) dated 17 July 2001)
3	Carbofuran	All formulations banned except 3% encapsulated granule (CG) with crop labels. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023)
4	Chlorpyrifos	Banned for use in Ber, Citrus, and Tobacco. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023)
5	Cypermethrin	3% smoke generator restricted to use by Pest Control Operators only, not for general public. (Delhi High Court Order, WP(C) 10052 of 2009)
6	Dazomet	Not permitted for use on Tea. (S.O. 3006(E) dated 31 December 2008)
7	Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT)	Restricted to 10,000 MT per year for public health; export allowed under Stockholm Convention. Banned in agriculture; special permissions for plant protection may be granted by Govt. (S.O. 295(E) dated 8 March 2006; S.O. 378(E) dated 26 May 1989)
8	Dimethoate	Banned for use in fruits and vegetables consumed raw. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023)
9	Fenitrothion	Banned in agriculture except for locust control and public health. (S.O. 706(E) dated 3 May 2007)
10	Malathion	Banned for use on Sorghum, Pea, Soybean, Castor, Sunflower, and specific fruits/vegetables including Apple, Mango, and Grape. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023)
11	Mancozeb	Banned for use on Guava, Jowar, and Tapioca. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023)
12	Methyl bromide	Restricted for use only by Govt./Govt. undertakings or approved experts. (G.S.R. 371(E) dated 20 May 1999)
13	Monocrotophos	Banned for use on vegetables; discontinuation of 36% SL formulation after existing stocks expire. (S.O. 1482(E) dated 10th Oct 2005; S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023)
14	Oxyfluorfen	Banned for use on Potato and Groundnut. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023)
15	Quinalphos	Banned for use on Jute, Cardamom, and Sorghum. (S.O. 4294(E) dated 3 October 2023)
16	Trifluralin	All uses banned except in wheat from Aug 2018; cautionary statement must be incorporated in the label and leaflet warning it is toxic to aquatic organisms, hence should not be used near water bodies, aquaculture or pisciculture areas. (S.O. 3951(E) dated 8 August 2018)