Fungicide Registration In India

Fungicides are products used to manage fungal diseases that can affect crops and reduce their growth, yield or quality. They are an important part of crop protection and can be used in different formulations depending on the active ingredient, target disease and intended use.

In India, fungicides are regulated under the applicable insecticide registration framework. Businesses planning to import or manufacture fungicide products need to meet the applicable registration and regulatory requirements before marketing them for the relevant use.

What Is a Fungicide?

A fungicide is a pesticide used to control, prevent or manage fungal diseases affecting plants and crops.

Fungicides can generally be classified according to how they act on the plant:

Contact Fungicides

Contact fungicides remain primarily on the surface of the plant and protect the treated areas. They generally require adequate coverage of the plant surface to provide effective protection.

Translaminar Fungicides

Translaminar fungicides can move through the treated leaf surface from one side of the leaf to the other. This movement can provide protection to areas that may not have received direct spray coverage.

Systemic Fungicides

Systemic fungicides are absorbed by the plant and can move within plant tissues. The movement and distribution depend on the active ingredient and its properties. Some fungicides are locally systemic, while others may move predominantly upward through the plant.

The behaviour of a fungicide depends on its active ingredient, formulation and mode of action. Product-specific information and approved directions should always be considered when evaluating a fungicide.

Fungicide Registration in India

Fungicide registration in India is governed by the applicable requirements under the Insecticides Act, 1968 and related regulatory framework. The registration process involves submission and evaluation of the information and data required for the particular product and proposed use.

For businesses planning to import or manufacture a fungicide, the applicable requirements can vary depending on factors such as:

• Active ingredient
• Formulation and concentration
• Proposed crop and use
• Source and manufacturing arrangement
• Import or indigenous manufacturing requirements
• Data and documentation applicable to the product

The specific requirements should be assessed according to the product and applicable regulatory provisions.

Documents and Data for Fungicide Registration

Depending on the product and applicable requirements, fungicide registration may involve preparation and submission of different types of information and supporting documents.

These may include:

• Applicant and legal documents
• Product and chemical composition information
• Chemistry-related data
• Bioefficacy or efficacy data
• Toxicological information
• Product specifications
• Packaging and labelling information
• Manufacturing or source-related information
• Other documents and data required under the applicable registration requirements

The exact documentation and data requirements depend on the specific fungicide, formulation, proposed use and registration category.

Fungicide Registration for Import and Indigenous Manufacture

Fungicides may require registration-related support for different business arrangements, including import and indigenous manufacture.

The requirements can differ depending on whether the product is being:

• Imported as a technical material
• Imported as a formulated product
• Manufactured indigenously
• Registered for a particular formulation and use

A product-specific regulatory assessment is therefore important before preparing the application.

How OneTouch AgroSolutions Can Help With Fungicide Registration

OneTouch AgroSolutions provides support for fungicide registration and regulatory requirements in India.

Our team can assist businesses with understanding the applicable registration requirements and organising the information required for the registration process.

Depending on the product and applicable requirements, our support may include:

• Registration documentation
• Product and chemical information
• Data requirement assessment
• Chemistry-related documentation
• Bioefficacy data coordination
• Toxicology-related documentation
• Packaging and labelling documentation
• Import or indigenous manufacturing registration support
• Application preparation and regulatory coordination

The requirements for each fungicide can differ based on the active ingredient, formulation, proposed use and registration category. We therefore assess the product-specific requirements before proceeding with the registration process.

List of all Fungicides for which we provide registration with CIB&RC:

● Ametroctradin 27% + Dimethomorph 20.27% w/w SC for Import
● Aureofungin 46.15% SP
● Azoxystrobin 11% + Tebuconazole 18.3% w/w SC
● AZOXYSTROBIN 11.5% + MANCOZEB 30% w/w WP
● Azoxystrobin 12.5% + Tebuconazole 12.5% SC for indigenous manufacture
● Azoxystrobin 18.2% w/w + Difenoconazole 11.4% w/w SC for indigenous manufacture
● Azoxystrobin 23% SC for indigenous manufacture
● Azoxystrobin 7.1% + Propiconazole 11.9% w/w SE for import
● Azoxystrobin 8.3% + Mancozeb 66.7% WG for indigenous manufacture
● Azoxystrobin Technical 93% w/w min. for import only
● Azoxystrobin Technical 95% w/w min. for Indigenous Manufacture
● Azoxystrobin Technical 96% w/w min. for indigenous manufacture
● Azoxystrobin Technical 98% min. For import
● Bitertanol 25% WP
● Bitertanol Technical 95% w/w min. for import only
● Boscalid 25.2% + Pyraclostrobin 12.8% WG
● Captan 50% W.P.
● Captan 70%+ Hexaconazole 5% WP
● Captan 75% WS
● CAPTAN TECHNICAL 90% MIN for indigneous manufacture only
● CARBENDAZIM 25% + MANCOZEB 50% WS
● Carbendazim 1.92% + Mancozeb 10.08% GR
● Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP
● Carbendazim 25 % + Flusilazole 12.5% SE
● Carbendazim 46.27 % SC
● Carbendazim 5% GR
● Carbendazim 50% WP
● Carbendazim Technical 98% w/w min. for indigenous manufacture only
● Carbendazim Technical for Import only
● Carboxin 17.5% + Thiram 17.5% FF
● Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% WS
● Carboxin 75% WP
● Carboxin Technical
● Carboxin Technical 97% w/w min. for indigenous manufacture
● Carpropamid 27.8% SC
● Chlorothalonil 75% WP
● Chlorothalonil Technical 96% w/w min. for import only
● Chlorothalonil Technical 96.00% w/w min.
● Copper Hydroxide 77% WP
● Copper Oxy Chloride 56% O.P.
● Copper Oxychloride 50% WG
● Copper Oxychloride 50% WP
● Copper Oxychloride Technical 57% Min. for Indigenous Manufacture
● Copper Sulphate 47.15% + Mancozeb 30% WDG for indigenous manufacture
● Cyazofamid 34.5% w/w SC for Import
● Cymoxanil 50% WP for indigenous manufacture
● Cymoxanil 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP
● Cymoxanil Technical 98% min. for indigenous manufacture
● Deltamethrin 1% RTU (Insect Control Paint)
● Difenconazole Technical 95% w/w minimum for indigenous manufacture
● Difenoconazole 25% EC
● Difenoconazole 3% WS
● Difenoconazole Technical (95% w/w Minimum) for import
● Difenoconazole Technical 95.00% w/w min. for indigenous manufacture
● Dimethomorph 12% + Praclostrobin 6.7% WG
● Dimethomorph 50% WP
● Dimethomorph Technical for Import Only
● Dinocap 48% EC
● Dithianon 75% WP
● Dodine 65% WP
● Dodine Technical 98% w/w min. for indigenous manufacture
● Ediphenphos 50% E.C.
● Famoxadone 16.6%+ Cymoxanil 22.1% SC
● FAMOXADONE TECHNICAL 96.00% W/W MIN. FOR IMPORT ONLY
● Fenamidone 10% +Mancozeb 50% WDG
● Fenamidone 4.44%+Fosetel AL 66.66%WDG
● Fenarimol 12 % EC
● Fenarimol Tech for Import
● Flubendiamide 3.5% + Hexaconazole 5% WG for indigeneous manufacture
● Flusilazole 40% EC
● Fosetyl-Al 80% WP
● Hexaconazole 2% SC
● Hexaconazole 4%+ Zineb 68% WP
● Hexaconazole 5% EC
● Hexaconazole 5% SC
● Hexaconazole 75% WG
● Hexaconazole Technical 92% Min. manufactured indigenously
● IPRODIONE 25% + CARBENDAZIM 25% WP
● Iprodione 50 % W.P
● Iprovalicarb 5.5% + Propineb 61.25% WP
● ISOPROTHIOLANE 28% + FIPRONIL 5% EC
● Isoprothiolane 40 % EC
● ISOPROTHIOLANE TECHNICAL (96% Min.) for indigeneous manufacture
● Isoprothiolane Technical (Purity : 96% w/w min.)
● Kasugamycin 3% S.L
● Kasugamycin 5% + Copper Oxychloride 45% WP (Conika 50% WP)
● Kasugamycin Technical for import only
● Kitazine – 48 % EC
● Kresoxim-Methyl 44.3% w/w (500 g/l) SC
● Lime Sulphur 22% SC
● MANCOZEB 40 % + AZOXYSTRONIN 7 % W/W OS
● Mancozeb 75 % WP
● Mancozeb 75% WG
● Mancozeb Technical for Indigenous Manufacture
● Mandipropamid 23.4% SC
● Mandipropamid Technical (93% w/w min.)
● Metalaxyl 35% W.S.
● Metalaxyl 8% + Mancozeb 64% WP
● Metalaxyl M 31.8% ES
● Metalaxyl technical 90% min. for indigenous manufacture
● Metalaxyl-M 3.3% + Chlorothalonil 33.1% SC indigenous manufacture
● Metalaxyl-M 4% + Mancozeb 64% WP
● Metiram 55% + Pyraclostrobin 5% WG
● Metiram 70% WG
● Myclobutanil 10 % WP
● Myclobutanil Technical 92% Min. for indigenous manufacture
● Neem Oil based – EC containing Azadirachtin 0.03% (300 PPM) w/w min. Botanical fungicide.
● Oxathiapiprolin Technical 95.00% w/w min. for import
● Oxycarboxin 20% EC
● Oxycarboxin Techinical for import only
● Penconazole 10% EC
● Pencycuron 22.9 % SC
● Pencycuron Technical 97.5% w/w min. for import only
● Picoxystrobin 22.52% SC for indigenous manufacture
● Picoxystrobin 22.52% w/w SC for import
● Picoxystrobin 6.78% w/w +Tricyclazole 20.33% w/w SC for indigenous manufacture
● Picoxystrobin 7.05% + Propiconazole 11.71% SC for indigenous manufacture
● Propiconazole 10.7% + Tricyclazole 34.2% SE
● Propiconazole 13.9% w/w + Difenoconazole 13.9% w/w EC
● Propiconazole 25% E.C
● Propiconazole Technical for import only
● Propiconazole Technical for Indigenous Manufacture
● Propineb 70% WP
● Propineb Technical 80% min. for indigenous manufacture
● Propineb Technical 80% w/w min. for import only
● Pyraclostrobin 100 g/l CS
● Pyraclostrobin 20% WG
● Sulphur 40% SC
● Sulphur 52% flowable
● Sulphur 55.16% SC
● Sulphur 80% W.P
● Sulphur 80% WDG
● Sulphur 85% D.P.
● Tebuconazole 10% + Sulphur 65% WG
● Tebuconazole 2% D.S.
● Tebuconazole 2% DS
● Tebuconazole 25% WG
● Tebuconazole 25.9% E.C.
● Tebuconazole 5.36% w/w FS for indigenous manufacture
● Tebuconazole 5.4% w/w FS
● Tebuconazole 50% + Trifloxystrobin 25% WG for import only
● Tebuconazole Technical 93% w/w min. for import only
● TEBUCONAZOLE TECHNICAL 95% min. w/w
● Thifluzamide 24 % SC
● Thifluzamide Technical
● Thiophanate Methyl 70% WP
● Thiophanate Methyl Technical 94% min. for indigenous manufacture
● Thiophanate Methyl Technical for import only
● Thiram 40% FS
● Thiram 75% W.S.
● Thiram Technical 95% Min. (For Indigenous Manufacture)
● Thiram Technical 98% Min.for Import only
● Triadimefon Technical for Import
● Triadimefon-25% W.P.
● Tricyclazole 18% +Mancozeb 62% WP
● Tricyclazole 45% + Hexaconazole 10% WG for indigenous manufacture
● TRICYCLAZOLE 70% WG
● Tricyclazole 75% W.P.
● Tricyclazole Technical 95.00% (for indigenous manufacture)
● Tricyclazole Technical 98% min for indigenous manufacture
● Tricyclazole Technical for Import
● Tridemorph 80% EC
● Zineb Technical for Import only
● Ziram 27% SC
● Ziram Technical 95% min. for indigenous manufacture
● Ziram-80% WP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is fungicide registration?

Fungicide registration is the regulatory process through which a fungicide product is submitted for evaluation and registration under the applicable insecticide regulatory framework before it can be imported or manufactured for the relevant use in India.

Is fungicide registration required in India?

Businesses intending to import or manufacture applicable fungicide products need to follow the registration requirements under the applicable regulatory framework. The Insecticides Act, 1968 provides the legal framework for registration of insecticides in India.

What information is required for fungicide registration?

The requirements depend on the product. Depending on the registration category, information may include chemical composition, chemistry data, efficacy or bioefficacy data, toxicological information, specifications, packaging and labelling details and other supporting documents.

What is the difference between contact and systemic fungicides?

Contact fungicides primarily protect the treated plant surface, while systemic fungicides are absorbed into plant tissues and can move within the plant. Some products may have translaminar or locally systemic movement.

Can fungicides be imported into India?

Fungicides intended for import are subject to applicable registration and regulatory requirements. The specific requirements depend on the product, formulation, source and proposed use.

Can fungicides be manufactured in India?

Yes. Fungicide products may be registered for indigenous manufacture where the applicable regulatory requirements are met. Product-specific documentation and data requirements should be assessed before proceeding.

What documents are needed for fungicide registration?

The documentation depends on the product and registration category. It may include applicant documents, chemical composition information, technical data, efficacy data, toxicology information, specifications, labels and other applicable supporting documents.

How long does fungicide registration take?

The time required can vary depending on the product, registration category, completeness of the application, data requirements and regulatory evaluation. The applicable procedural requirements should be considered for each application.

Can OneTouch AgroSolutions help with fungicide registration?

Yes. OneTouch AgroSolutions provides support for fungicide registration requirements, including documentation, data requirement assessment, application preparation and regulatory coordination, depending on the product and applicable requirements.

Do you provide registration support for technical fungicides?

Yes. The listed services include support for various technical fungicide products for import and indigenous manufacture, subject to applicable regulatory requirements and product-specific assessment.

Do you provide registration support for formulated fungicides?

Yes. OneTouch AgroSolutions provides registration-related support for various formulated fungicide products and combinations listed above, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

What should I check before starting fungicide registration?

Before starting the registration process, it is useful to identify the active ingredient, formulation, concentration, intended crop and use, source or manufacturing arrangement and proposed registration category. This helps determine the applicable documentation and data requirements.

What are the main requirements for fungicide registration?

The requirements can vary by product and registration category. They may include legal and applicant documents, chemistry information, efficacy or bioefficacy data, toxicology information, specifications, packaging and labelling information and other applicable supporting documents.

What is CIB&RC in fungicide registration?

CIB&RC refers to the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee, which forms part of India’s regulatory framework for insecticides. Registration applications are considered under the applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Do fungicides require efficacy or bioefficacy data?

Depending on the product and applicable registration requirements, efficacy or bioefficacy information may be required to support the proposed use and claims of the fungicide.

Can OneTouch AgroSolutions help with fungicide registration for import?

OneTouch AgroSolutions provides registration-related support for fungicide products intended for import, subject to the applicable requirements and product-specific assessment.