Biopesticides classifiable under chapter 38: CAAR

In re Dow Agro Sciences India Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) Import of insecticides/pesticides is subject to the provisions of the Insecticides Act, 1968. As per provisions of section 9 of the said Act, no insecticides are allowed to be imported without a valid certificate of registration or an import permit issued by the Secretary, Central Insecticide Board & Registration Committee under his signature and office seal. Any person desiring to import or manufacture any insecticide may apply to the Registration Committee for the registration of such insecticide and there shall be a separate applicat...