List of Banned Pesticides till 31 Mar 2024 in India
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
| No. | Name | Order and date |
| 1 | Captafol 80% Powder | S.O. 679 (E) dated 17 July 2001 |
| 2 | Dichlorvos | S.O. 1196 (E) dated 20 March 2020 |
| 3 | Nicotine sulfate | S.O. 325 (E) dated 11 May 1992 |
| 4 | Phorate | S.O. 1196 (E) dated 20 March 2020 |
| 5 | Triazophos | S.O. 1196 (E) dated 20 March 2020 |
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:
| No. | Name |
| 1 | 2,4,5-T |
| 2 | Ammonium sulphamate |
| 3 | Azinphos-ethyl |
| 4 | Azinphos-methyl |
| 5 | Binapacryl |
| 6 | Calcium arsenate |
| 7 | Carbophenothion |
| 8 | Chinomethionate (Morestan) |
| 9 | Dicrotophos |
| 10 | EPN |
| 11 | Fentin acetate |
| 12 | Fentin hydroxide |
| 13 | Lead arsenate |
| 14 | Leptophos (Phosvel) |
| 15 | Mephosfolan |
| 16 | Mevinphos (Phosdrin) |
| 17 | Disulfoton (Thiodemeton) |
| 18 | Vamidothion |
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) |
