REGISTERED No. D 221 The Gazette of India EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 195] NEW DELHI, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1971/KARTIKA 8, 1893 Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a separate compilation.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (Department of Agriculture) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 19th October 1971 G.S.R. 1650.—Whereas the draft Insecticides Rules, 1971, which the Central Government proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by section 36 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1988), were published as required by the said section at pages 1510 to 1528 of the Gazette of India, Part II section 3, sub-section
(i), dated the 17th April, 1971, under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Community Development and Co-operation (Department of Agriculture) No. G.S.R. 566, dated the 7th April, 1971. inviting objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected thereby, till the 31st of May, 1971;
And whereas the said Gazette was made available to the public on the 17th April, 1971;
And whereas objections and suggestions received from the public on the said draft have been considered by the Central Government;
(1033) 1034 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II— Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 36 of the Inspecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968), the Central Government, after consultation with the Central Insecticides Board, hereby makes the following rules, namely:—
CHAPTER I Preliminary
1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
(2) They shall dome into force on the 1st of August, 1971.
2. Definitions.—In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires;
(a) "Act" means the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968);
(b) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Board;
(c) "Director" means the Director of the Laboratory:
(d) "Form" means a form set out in the First Schedule;
(e) "Laboratory" means the Central Insecticides Laboratory;
(f) "Schedule" means a Schedule annexed to these rules:
(g) "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Board;
(h) "Section" means a section of the Act.
CHAPTER II Functions of the Board, Registration Committee and Laboratory
3. Functions of the Board.—The Board shall, in addition to the functions assigned to it by the Act, carry out the following function, namely:—
(a) advise the Central Government on the manufacture of insecticides under the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (G5 of 18511
(b) specify the uses of classification of insecticides on the basis of-4heir toxicity as well as their being suitable for aerial application;
(c) advise tolerance limits for insecticides residues and on establishment of minimum intervals between the application of insecticides and harvest in respect of various commodities;
(d) specify the shelf-life of insecticides;
(e) suggest colourisation, including colouring matter which may be mixed with concentartes of insecticides, particularly those of highly toxic naturo;
(f) carry out such other functions as .are supplemental, incidental or consequential to any of the functions conierred by the Act or these rules.
< ^ S n c t t o i s tf R«tf»tratlon Committee.—The Registration Committee shall in addition to the functions assigned to it by the Act, perform the following functions, namely:—
(a) specify the precautions to be taken against poisoning through the use or handling of insecticides;
(b) carry out such other incidental or consequential matters necessary for carrying out the functions assigned to it under the Act or these rules.
follows-—ttl(mS "* L a b o r a t o r y " — T h e functions of the Laboratory shall be as
(a) to analyse such samples of insecticides sent to it under the Act by anv officer or authority authorised by the Central or State Governments and submission of certificates of analysis to the concerned authority;
(b) to analyse samples of materials for insecticide residues under the provisions of the Act; K
(c) to carry out such investigations as may be necessary for the purpose of ensuring the conditions of Registration of insecticides; p u r p o s e Krr. 5M1 THE GAZETTE OF 1NDTA EXTRAORDINARY 1035
(d) to determine the efficacy and toxiclty of Insecticides;
(e) to carry out such other functions as may be entrusted to it by the Central Government or by a State Government with the perrniB- seion of the Central Government and after consultation with the Board.
CHAPTER III Registration of Insecticides fl. Manner of Registration.—(1) An application for the registration of an insecti cides under the Act shall be made in Form 1.
(2) An application form duly filled together with a treasury challan evidencing the payment of registration fees of rupees one hundred shall be sent to the Registration Committee, Insecticides Act, Department of Agriculture, Government of India, New Delhi.
(3) The registration fees payable shall be deposited under the head "XX— 'Miscellaneous'—Fees, Fines, etc. realised under Insecticides Act, 1968".
(4) The certificate of registration shall be in Form II and shall be subject to such conditions as are mentioned therein:
7. Appeal.—(1) An appeal against any decision of the Registration Committee under section 9 shall be preferred in writing to the Central Government in the Department of Agriculture.
(2) The appeal shall he in writing and shall set out concisely and under distinct heads the grounds on which the appeal is preferred.
(3) Every appeal shall be accompanied by a treasury challan evidencing the payment ol a fee of rupees ten and a copy of the decision appealed against.
(4) The fees payable for preferring an appeal shall be deposited under the head "XXI—'Miscellaneous'—Fees, Fines, etc. realised under Insecticides Act, 1968".
8. Manner of publication of refusal to register or cancellation of the certificate <*f registration.—A refusal to register an insecticides or a cancellation of the certificate of registration of an insecticides shall also be published in any two English and Hindi newspapers which have circulation in a substantial part of India and In any of the journals published by the Department of Agriculture of the Government of India.
CHAPTER IV Grant of Licences
9. Licences to manufacture Insecticides.—(1) Applications for the jyrant of renewal of a licence to manufacture any Insecticide shall be made in Form III or Form IV, as the case may be, to the licensing officer and shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees fifty for every insecticide for which the licence is applied, Fabject to a maximum of rupees five, hundred.
(2) If an insecticides is proposed to be manufactured at more than one place, separate applications shall be made and separate licences shall be Issued in respect of every such place.
(3). A licence to manufacture insecticides shall be in Form V and shall be subject to the conditions mentioned therein.
(4) A licensing officer may, after giving reasonable opportunity of being heard Z 1 i e u a p p i c a l i t l J r ! u?r t 0 E r a n t a n y Ucence, and on such refusal, the fee paidshall be refunded to the applicant.
(5) A fee of rupee five shall be paid for a duplicate copy of a licence iswed under this rule, if the original is defaced, damaged or lost sure sssJiVB s "issrsua.-.s: »~w3frK8 1036 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—
(2) The fees payable under sub-rule (1) for the grant of or renewal of a licence shall be rupees twenty for every Insecticides for which the licence is applied, subject to a maximum of rupees three hundred.
(3) If any insecticides is proposed to be sold or stocked for sale at more than one place, separate applications shall be made and separate licences shall be issued in respect of every such place.
(4) A licence to sell, stock or exhibit for sale or distribute insecticides shall be in Form VIII and shall be subject to the conditions specified therein.
(5) A licensing officer may, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the applicant, refuse to grant any licence and on such refusal, the fees paid shall be refunded to the applicant.
(8) A fee of rupees five shall be payable for a duplicate copy of a licence issued under this rule If the original is defaced, damaged or lost.
11. Duration of Licences.—(a) Any licence issued under this Chapter shall, unless sooner suspended or cancelled, be In lorce for a period of two years from the date of Issue or from the date of renewal.
(b) An application for the renewal of a licence shall be made before its expiry and if such application is made within one month of such expiry, a penalty of,:—
(i) rupees fifty in the case of a licence to manufacture insecticides;
and (ii) rupees twenty in the case of any other licence, shall be paid along with the application for renewal.
(c) The licence shall continue to be in force until it is renewed or revoked or where an appeal is preferred under section 15, until the disposal of the appeal, and shall be deemed to have expired if the application for renewal Is not made within a month after its expiry.
(d) A licensing officer may, after giving an opportunity of being heard, refuse to renew the licence and on such reiusal the fee paid for such renewal and the penalty, if any, paid shall be refunded to the applicant.
12. Conditions of licence.—(a) Subject to such conditions as are contained In the licence, a licence shall not be granted to any person under this Chapter unless the licensing officer is satisfied that the premises in respect of which licence is to be granted are adequate and equipped with proper storage accommodation for avoiding any hazards and for preserving the properties of insecticides in respect of which the licence is granted.
(b) In granting a licence, the licensing officer shall have regard, among other things to: —
(i) the number of licences granted in the locality during any year; and
(ii) the occupation, trade or business carried on by the applicant.
13. Varying; or amending a licence.—The licensing officer may either on an application made by the licensee or if he is satisfied that the conditions under which a licence has been granted under this Chapter have been changed that it is necessary so to do, vary or amend a licence, after giving an opportunity of being heard to the person holding the licence.
14. Transfer of licence.— (1) The holder of a licence may, at any time, before the expiry of the licence, apply for permission to transfer the licence to any other person.
(2) The application under sub-rule (1) shall he accompanied by a fee of rupees five.
(3) The licensing officer may, after such Inquiry as he thinks fit accord permission to transfer the licence and on such permission belrg given an endorsement to that effect shall be made in the licence.
(4) If the permission to transfer a licence is refused, the fee paid therefor shall be refunded to the applicant.
15. Procedure on death or disability of licensee.—If any person in whose name a licence has been issued under this Chapter dies or is incapable of carrying on the business for which the 'said licence is given, his legal representative or any other person Interested in carrying on the business may apply to the licensing officer for the transfer of the licence In his name.
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(2) If an application is made under sub-rule (1) for the transfer of a licence it shall be lawful for the applicant to carry on the business of the licensee until it is refused by the licensing officer.
CHAPTER V Packing and labelling
16. Prohibition of sale or distribution unless packed and labelled.—No person shall stock or exhibit for sale or distribute any insecticide unless it is packed and labelled in accordance with the provisions of these rules.
17. Packing of insecticides.—Every package ccmtainine an insecticide shall be of a type approved by the Registration Committee and a sample container in which the insecticide is proposed to be packed shall either accompany the application for registration or shall be supplied to the Registration Committee separately.
18. Leaflet to be contained in a package.—The packing of every insecticide shall include a leaflet containing the following details, namely:—
(a) the plant disease, insects and noxious animals or weeds for which the Insecticide is to be applied, the adequate direction concerning the manner in which the insecticide is to be used at the time of application;
(b) particulars regarding chemicals harmful no human being, animals and wild life, warning and cautionary statements including the symptoms of poisoning suitable and adequate safety measures and emergency first-aid treatment where necessary;
<c) cautions regarding storage and application of insecticides with suitable warnings relating to inflammable, explosive or other substances harmful to the skin;
<d) instructions concerning the decontamination or safe disposal of used containers;
<e) a statement showing the antidote for the poison shall be included in the leaflet and the label;
(fi) if the insecticide is irritating to the skin, nose, throat or eyes a statement shall be included to that effect.
19. Manner of labelling— O) The following particulars shall be either printed or written in indelible ink on the label of the Inner most container of any insecticide and on the outer most covering in which the container Is packed: -
(i) Name of the manufacturer (if the manufacturer is not tho person in whose name the Insecticide is roistered under the Act, the relationship between the person in whose name the insecticide has been registered and the person who manufactures, packs or distributes or sells shall be stated).
(ii) Name of the insecticide. (Brand name .,r trade mark under whirh the insecticide is stold).
(iii) Registration number of the insecticide.
(iv) Kind and name of active and other ingredients and percentage if each (Common name accepted by the International Standards Organisation or the Indian Standards Institution of each of the ingredients shall be given and if no common name exists, the correct chemical name which conforms most closely with the generally accepted rules of chemical nomenclature shall be given).
Iv) Net content of volumes (The net content shall be exclusive of wrapper or other material. The correct statement of the net content to termTof weight, measure, number of units o£ activity, as the case mav he shall be given. The weight and volume shall be expressed" in the metric
(vi) Batch number.
tvii) Expiry date^ i.e., upto the date the insecticide shall reLain its efficiency <viii) Antidote statement.
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(2) The label shall be so affixed to the container that It can not be ordinarily removed.
(3) The label shall contain In a prominent place and occupying not less than, one-sixteenth of the total area of the face of the label, a square, set at an angle of 45° (diamond shape). The dimension of the said square shall depend on the aize of the package on which the label is to be affixed. The said square shall be divided into two equal triangles, the upper portion shall contain the symbol and.
signal word specified in sub-rule (4) and the lower portion shall contain the colour specified in ^sub-rule (S).
(4) The upper portion of the square, referred to in sub-rule (3> shall contain the following symbols and warning statements:—
(i) insecticides belonging to Category I (Extremely toxic) shall contain thesymbol of a skull and cross-bonea and the word "POISON" printed in red;
The following warning statements shall also appear on the label at appropriate place, outside the triangle.
(a) "KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN";
(b) "IF SWALLOWED, OR IF SYMPTOMS OF POISONING OCCUR.
CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY";
(ii) Insecticides In Category II (highly toxic) will contain the word "POISON" printed In red and the statement "KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN"; shall also appear on the label at appropriate place, outside the triangle;
(iii) Insecticides in Category III (Moderately toxic) shall bear the word "DANGER" and the statement "KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN"; shall also appear on the label at suitable place outside the triangle;
(iv) insecticides in Category IV (Slightly toxic) shall bear the word "CAUTION".
(5) The lower portion oi the square referred to In Bub-rule (4) shall eont,"•"•- the colour specified in column (4) of the Table below, depending on the classification of the Insecticides specified In the corresponding entry in column (1) of the said Table.
TABLE ClaBsiflcationof the insecticides i i. Extremely toxic.
2. Highly toxic
3. Moderately toxic
4. Slightly toxic Medium lethal dose by the oral route (acute toxicity) LD 50 mg/kg. body weight of test animals.
51—500 501—5000 More than 5000 Medium lethal dose by the dermal route (dermal toxicity) LD <-o mg/ks. bod?
weight of test animals.
3 1—200 201—2000 2001 —20000 More than 20000 Colour of identification band on the labeL 4 Bright red Bright yellow Bright blue Bright green SHC. 3(i)] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 1039
(6) In addition to the precautions to be undertaken under sub-rule (3), (4) and
(5), the label to be affixed in the package containing insecticides which are highly inflammable shall indicate that it is inflammable of that the Insecticides should be kept away fr.om heat or open flame and the like.
(7) The label and leaflets to be affixed or attached to the packages containing insecticides shall be printed in Hindi, English and in one or two regional languages In use in the areas where the said packages are likely to be stocked, sold or distributed.
(8) Labelling of Insecticides must not bear any unwarranted claims for the safety of the product or its ingredients. This Includes statements such as 'SAFE', 'NON POISONOUS', 'NON INJURIOUS1 or 'HARMLESS' with or without such qualified phrase as "when used as directed*'.
20. Prohibition against altering inscriptions etc. on containers, labels or wrappers of Insecticides.—No person shall alter, obliterate or deface any inscription or mark made or recorded by the manufacturer on the container, laDel or wrapper of any insecticide:—
Provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to any alteration of any Inscription or mark made on the container, label or wrapper of any insecticide at the instance, direction or permission of the Registration Committee.
CHAPTER VI Insecticide Analysts and Inscticide Inspectors
21., Qualifications of Insecticide Analyst.—A person shall be eligible to appointment as an Insecticide Analyst under the Act only if he possesses the fol lowing qualifications, namely:—
(a) a graduate in Agriculture or a graduate in Science with Chemistry a:
a special subject; and
(b) adequate training in analysing insecticides in a recognised Laboratory
22. Powers of Insecticide Analyst.—The Insecticide Analyst shall have the power to call for such information or particulars or do anything as may be neces> sary for the proper examination of the samples sent to him either from the Insecticide Inspector or the person from whom the sample was obtained.
23. Duties of Insecticide Analyst.—(1) The Insecticide Analyst shall analyse or cause to be analysed or test or cause to be tested such samples of Insecticides as may be sent to him by the Insecticide Inspector under the provisions of the Act and shall furnish reports or results of such tests or analysis,
(2) An Insecticide Analyst shall, from time to time, forward to the State Government reports giving the result of analytical work and investigation with a view to their publication at the discretion of the Government.
24, Procedure on receipt of sample.—(1) On receipt of a package from an Insecticide Inspector containing a sample for test or analysis, the Insecticide Analyst shall compare the seals on the packet with the specimen impression received separately and shall note the condition of the seals on the packet.
(2) In making the test or analysis of insecticides, it shall be sufficient if the Insecticide Analyst follows the methods of examination of samples adopted or approved by the Indian Standards Institution. The samples should be analysed in such a way as to determine the insecticidal property and whether the inirr-- dients as stated on the label are present and whether the products contain e r - adulterants. If necessary, laboratory or field tests shall be made to determine the effectiveness of the insecticides as contained in the label.
(3) After the test or analysis has been carried out under sub-rule (2) the Insecticide Analyst shall forthwith supply to the Insecticide Inspector a report in triplicate in Form IX of the result or test or analysis. p
25. Fees payable for testing or analysis.—(1) The fees payable for testing or analysing insecticides under the Act shall be as specified in the Second Schedule.
(2) No fee shall be charged for routine tests or rechecking of sampler carried out at the instance of the Insecticide Inspector. i-«"i«u I O i l o THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—
26. Qualifications of Insecticide Inspector.—A person shall be eligible for appointment as an Insecticide Inspector under the Act only if he possesses tbe following qualifications, namely:-—
(a) graduate in Agriculture, or graduate in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects;
(b) adequate field experience.
27. Duties of Insecticide Inspector.—The Insecticide Inspector shall have the following duties, namely:—
(1) to Inspect not less than three times in a year all establishments selling insecticides within the area ,pf his jurisdiction;
(2) to satisfy himself that the conditions of licence are being complied with;
(3) to procure and send for test and analysis, samples of insecticide which he has reason to suspect are being sold, stocked or accepted for sale in contravention of the provisions of the Act or rules made thereunder;
(4) to investigate any complaint, in writing which may be made to him;
(5) to institute prosecutions in respect of breaches of the Act and the rules made thereunder;
(6) to maintain a record of all inspections made and action taken by him in the performance of his duties including the taking of samples and the seizure of stocks and to submit copies of such record to the licensing officer;
(7) to make such inquiries and Inspections as may be necessary to detect the sale and use of insecticides in contravention of the Act.
28. Duties of Inspectors specially authorised to Inspect manufacture of insecticides.—It shall be the duty of an Inspector authorialed to inspect the manufacture of insecticides—
(1) to inspect not less than twice a year all premises licensed for the manufacture of insecticides within the area of his jurisdiction and to satisfy himself that the conditions of the licence and the provisions of the Act or the rule made thereunder are being observed;
(2) to send forthwith to the licensing officer after each inspection, a detailed report indicating the conditions of the licence and the provisions of the Act or rules made thereunder which are being observed end th« conditions and provisions, if any, which are not being observed;
(3) to draw samples of insecticides manufactured on the premises and Send them for test or analysis in accordance with these rules;
(4) to report to the Government all occurrences of poisoning.
29. Prohibition of disclosure of Information.—Except for the purpose of official business or when required by a court of law, an Insecticide Inspector shall not disclose to any person any information acquired by him in the performance of his official duties.
30. Form of order not to dispose of stock.—An order by the Insecticide Inspector requiring a person not to dispose of any stock in his possession shall be in Form X.
31. Prohibition of sale.—No person in possession of an insecticide in respect of which an Insecticide Inspector has made an order under rule 30 shall, in contravention of that order, sell or otherwise dispose of any stock of sjch insecticide.
32. Form of receipt for seized Insecticides.—A receipt by an Insecticide Inspector for the stock of any insecticide seized shall be in Form XI.
33. Form of intimation for purpose of taking- samples.—Where an Inspector takes a sample of an Insecticide for the purpose of test or analysis ho shall Intimate such purpose in writing in Form XII to the person from whom he takes it.
34. Despatch of samples for test or analysis.—(1) Samples for test or analysis under the Act shall be sent by registered post or by hand in a pealed packet together with a memorandum in Form XIII in an outer cover addressed to the Insecticide Analyst.
Sec. 3d1,] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 1041 (2; The packet as well as the outer cover shall be marked with a distinct mark.
(3) A copy of the memorandum in TTorm XIII together with a specimen impression of the seals of the Inspector and of the seals, if any, of the person from whom he takes such samples, shall be sent separately by registered post or by hand to the Insecticide Analyst.
CHAPTER VII Transport and storage of insecticides in transit by rail, road or water.
35. Manner of packing storage while In transit by rail.—(1) Packages cont&ln- Ing insecticides, offered for transport by rail, shall be packed in accordance with the conditions specified in the Red Tariff, issued by the Ministry of Railways.
(2) No insecticide shall be transported or stored in such a way as to come into direct contact with foodstuffs or animal feeds.
(3) No foodstuffs or animal feeds which got mixed up with insecticides as a result of any damage to the packages containing insecticides during transport or storage shall be released to the consignees unless it has been examined for possible contamination by competent authorities, as may b^ notified by the State Government.
(4) If any Insecticide is found to have leaked out in transport or storage, it shall be the responsibility of the transport agency or the storage owner to take such measures urgently to prevent poisoning and pollution of soil or water, if any.
36. Conditions to be specified for storage of insecticides.—(1) The packages containing insecticides shall be stored in separate rooms or premises, away from the rooms or premises used for storing other articles or shall be kept in separate almirahs under lock and key depending upon the quantity and nature of the insecticides,
(2) The rooms or premises meant for storing insecticides shall be well-built, dry, well-lit and ventilated and of sufficient dimension.
CHAPTER VIII Provisions regarding protective clothing, equipment and other facilities for workers during manufacture, etc. of insecticides.
37. Medical Examination.—(1) The persons who will be engaged in the work of handling insecticides during its manufacture, formulation, transport, distribution or application, shall be examined medically before their employment and periodically while in service by a competent physician who is aware of the risks to which such workers will be exposed.
(2) Any person showing symptoms of poisoning shall be immediately examined and given proper treatment.
38. First-aid measures.—In all cases of poisoning first-aid treatment shall always be given before the physician is called. The Indian Standards Guide for handling cases of pesticide poisoning—Part I, First Aid Measures [I.S. 4015 (Part I)—1967] and Part II Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment [I.S. 4015 (Part II)— 1987] shall be consulted for such first-aid treatment In addition to any other books on the subject. The workers also should be educated regarding the effects al poisoning and the first-aid treatment to be given.
39. Protective clothing.—(1) Persons handling insecticides during its manufacture, formulation, transport, distribution or application shall be adequately protected with appropriate clothing.
(2) The protective clothing shall be used wherever necessary, in conjunction with respiratory devices as laid down in rule 40.
(3) The protective clothing shall be made of materials which prevent or resist the penetration or any form of Insecticide formulations. The materials shall also be washable ao that the toxic elements may be removed after each use.
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(4) A complete suit of protective clothing shall consist ol the following dresses, namely:—
(a) protective outer garment/overalls/hood/hat;
(b) rubber gloves or such other protective gloves extending half-way upto the fore-arm, made of materials impermeable to liquids;
(c) dust-proof goggles;
(d) boots.
40. Respiratory devices.—For preventing Inhalation of toxic dusts, vapours or gases, the workers shall use any of the following types of respirators or gas-masks suitable for the purpose, namely:—
(a) Chemical-Cartridge respirator;
(b) Supplied-Air respirator;
(c) Demand flow type respirator;
(d) Full-face or half-face gas masks with canister.
In no case shall the concentrates of insecticides in the air where the Insecticides are mixed exceed the maximum permissible values.
41. Manufacturers, etc. to keep sufficient quantities of antidotes and first-aid medicines.—The manufacturers and distributors of insecticides and persons who undertake to spray insecticide on a commercial basis (hereafter in these rules referred to as operators) shall keep sufficient stocks of such first-aid tools, equipment, antidotes, injections and medicines as may be required to treat polsionlng cases arising from inhalation, skin contamination, eye contamination and swallowing.
42. Training of workers.—The manufacturers and distributors of insecticides and operators shall arrange for suitable training in observing safety precautions and handling safety equipment provided to them.
43. Aerial spraying operations.—The aerial application of Insecticides shall be subject to the following provisions^ namely: —
(a) marking of the area shall be the responsibility of the operators;
(b) the operators shall use only approval insecticides and their formulations at approved concentration and height;
(c) washing, decontamination and first-aid facilities shall be provided by the operators;
(d) all aerial operations shall be notified to the public not less than twentyfour hours in advance through competent authorities;
(e) animals and persons not connected with the operations, shall be prevented from entering such areas for a specified period; and
(f) the pilots shall undergo specialised training including clinical effects of the insecticides.
44. Disposal of used packages, surplus materials and washings of Insecticides.—
(1) It shall be the duty of manufacturers, formulators of insecticides and operators to dispose packages or surplus material and washings in a safe manner so as to prevent anvironmental or water pollution.
(2) The used packages shall not be left outside to prevent their re-use.
(3) The packages shall be broken and buried away from habitation.
CHAPTER IX Miscellaneous
45. Places at which the insecticides may be imported.—No insecticides shall be imported Into India except through one of the following places, namely:'— Ferozepore Cantonment and Amritsar railway stations in respect of insecticides imported by rail across the frontier with West Pakistan.
Ranaghat, Bongaon and Mahlassan railway stations in respect of Insecticides imported by rail across the frontier with East Pakistan.
Madras, Calcutta, Bombay and Cochin—in respect of insecticides imported by sea into India.
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46. Travelling- and other allowances payable to the members of the Board etc.— The members of the Board, Registration Committee and any other committee apponted by the Board shall be entitled to such travelling and other allowances for attending meetings of the Board, Registration Committee or other committe, as the case may be, as are for the time being admissible to Grade I officers of the Central Government.
THE FIHST SCHEDULE FORM I [See rule 6(i)] Application for registration of Insecticides
1. Name and address of the applicant
2. The trade number of the insecticide which the applicant is importing or manufacturing or proposes to import or manufacture.
3. Chemical composition [A statement of the oomposition, including all ingredients and the chemical identity of the active ingredient (a) Including their stability in storaffe].
4. Toxicity of the products to human beings, wild life, aquatic animals (adequate toxicological date concerning the active1 ingredient to be enclosed).
5- The plant diseases, insects and other noxious animals and weeds against which it is intended to be used. (Reports of official or other experlenmental station on biological tests concerning the efficiency of the insecticide to bo enclosed).
6. Instructions for storage and use including first aid and precautionary matter which are propoped for labelling.
7. Methods of analysis for formulated compound and its residues.
8. Seven copies of the proposed/existing label (ineluding all printed or graphic matter which will accompany the package containing the insecticide),
9. Manner of packaging.
Signature of the applicant Designation and seal.
Date ]t I t M 1044 T H E GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART 1I~ Verification *I dp hereby solomnly and sincerely state thai.
what is stated in paiagraphs 1 to 9 above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature of applicant.
FORM II [See rule 6(4)] GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (Deptt. of Agriculture) Certificate of Registration of Insecticides Certified that the Insecticide - has been registered In the name of the person undertaking whose particulars are specified blow: —
1. Names of the person/undertaking.
2. Address.
3. Registration No.
4. Name of the insecticide, (Brand name or trade name or chemical name of the insecticide, details thereof regarding its composition, etc.)
5. Conditions, if any.
New Delhi, the 19 Signature Seal of the Department Condition* FORM III [See 'rule 9(1)] Application for the grant of licence to manufacture insecticides.
x I / W e of hereby apply Jtor the grant of a licence to manufacture on the premises situated at the undementioned insecticides.
Name of insecticides (each insecticide to be separately specified).
2 The names qualifications and experience of the expert staff actually connected with the manufacture and testing of the specified products in the manufacturing premises
3. I/We enclose—
(a) A true copy of a letter from me/us to the manufacturhijf concern whose manufacturing capacity is intended to be utilised by me/us.
(h-\ A irue CODV of a letter from the manufacturing concern that they agree( tolend the services of their expert staff, equipment ana premises for the manufacture of each insecticide required by me/us and that.they will S ? s e every batch of finished product and maintain the register S the materials finished products and reports of analysis separately in this behalf.
(c) Specimens of labels, cortons of the products proposed to be manufactured.
4 A fee of rupees • • h a* b e e n e d i t e d to the Government under the head of account _ . Signature Date....
Stc. 3(i)1 THE GAZET1!. OF INDIA E''TRAORD[NARY I c 4 5 FORM IV [See rule 9(1)] Application for renewal of licence to manufacture insecticides.
. }• I/We of hereby apply fur the renewal of the licence to manufacture insecticides on the premises situated at (Licence No. and date to be giveni).
2. The other details * regarding the manufacture of the Insecticide continue to remain the same.
3. A fee of rupees has been credited to the Government under the head of account for the renewal of the licence.
4. The licence is enclosed herewith.
Date Signature •If there Is any change In the details of manufacture of conditions of licence subject to which the licence is required to be renewed, the same may be indicated here.
FORM V fSee rule 9(2)] Licence to manufacture insecticides.
1. Number of licence and date of issue 2 ~ of is hereby granted a licence to manufacture the following insectisldes on the premise^ situated at under the direction and supervision of the following expert staff.
(a) Expert staff (names) ,. ,.
(b) Names of insecticides
3. The licence authorises the sale by way of wholesale dealing by the licensee and storage for sale by the licensee of the insecticides manufactured under the licence.
4. The licence shall be In force for a period of years from the date of issue.
5. The licence is subject to the conditions stated below and to auch conditions a3 may be specified in the ruleg for the time being In force under the Insecticide Act. 1968.
Date Signature , Designation Seal of the Licensing Officer.
Conditions
1. This licence and any certificate of renewal shall be kept on the approved premises and shall be produced for inspection at the request of an Insecticide Inspector appointed under the Insecticides Act, 1968 or any other officer or authority authorised by the licensing officer.
2. Any change in the expert staff named In the licence shall forthwith be reported to the licensing officer.
3 If the licensee wants to undertake during the currency lof the licence to manufacture for sale additional insecticides, he should apply to the licensing officer for the necessary endorsement in the licence on payment of fee of rupees for every category of Insecticides.
4. Renewal.
1046 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II— FORM VI [See rule 10(1)] Application for the Grant of Licence to Sell, Stock or Exhibit for sale or Distribute Insecticides To The Licensing Authority, State of
1. Full name and address of the applicant.
2. Is the applicant a new comer? (Say 'Yea' or 'No').
3. If yes, the names of the principals, if any, whom he represents.
4. If the applicant has been
(i) in the trade, give full particulars of the names of insecticides handled, the period and the place (s) at which the trade was carried on, (and the principals whom he represented).
(ii) Also give the quantities handled during the past two calendar years.
(a)
(b)
5. I enclose a certificate from the principals whom I represent or whom I intend "to represent and the source/sources from "which insecticides will be obtained.
6. Quantities of each insecticide (in tonnes) in my/our possession on the date of) application (at the sale depot and in godowns attached thereto.)
7. Situation of the dealers' premises where the insecticide will be (a) stored; and
(b) sold.
8. The names of insecticides in which the applicant desires to carry on business.
9. Full particulars of licences Issued in his name by other State Governments, if any, in their area.
10. I have deposited the licence fee.
Treasury Challan No Sub-Treasury
11. Declaration:
(a) I/We declare that the information given above is true to my/our knowledge and belief, and no part thereof is false,
(b) I/We carefully have read the terms and conditions of the licence and agree to abide by them.
"Name and address of the applicant(s) Signature of the applicant in block letters., Date :
Place:
Remarks by the Licensing Authority.
SEC. 9(;^ THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY I047 JJOHM V l l \See rule 10(1)] Application for Renewal of the Licence to Sell, Stock or Exhibit for Sale or Distribute I71aecticid.es.
To The Licensing Authority, State of I/We hereby apply for renewal of the licence to sell, stock or exhibit for sale or distribute insecticides under the name and style of The licence desired to be renewed was granted by the licensing Authority for the State Of and allotted licence No ,...on the day of 19 .
2. The situation of the applicant's premises where the insecticides are/will be
(a) stored and (b) sold: (i) I/we hereby declare that the situation of my/our premises where the Insecticides are stored, and (b) sold, are stated below: —
(a) Premises where insecticides are stored
(b) Premises where Insecticides are sold
(ii) the insecticides In which I/we/am/are carrying on business and the name of the princpals whom I/we represent are as stated below:
Full name and address of the applicant In Signature of the applicant(s).
block letter.
D a t e : . . . , ' Place:
i'ORM Vila.
[See rule 10(4)] Licence to Sell, Stock or Exhibit for Sale or Distribution of Insecticides.
I , u la hereby licensed to sell, stock or exhibit for sale or distribute by retail, Insecticide ! on the permises situated at . . : subject to the conditions specified below and to the provisions of the Insecticides Act, 1969, and the rules thereunder: —
2. Licence shall be In force from., ^ to JJ. Categories of Insecticides.
Licence No licensing Authority.
Seal.
Date Conditions
1. The licence shall be displayed in a prominent place In the part of the premises open to the public.
2. The licensee shall comply with the provisions of the Insecticides Act, 1968, and the rules made thereunder for the time being In force.
3. No sale of any insecticide shall be madp to a person not holding a licence to sell, stock or exhibit for sale or distribute the insecticide.
JO48 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—
Provided that this conditions shall not apply to the sale of any insecticide to an officer or authority purchasing on behalf of the Government.
Renewal.
'Triplicate' JTORM i x [See rule 24(3)] Report o/ Insecticide Analyst
1. Name of the Insecticide Inspector from whom received
2. Serial No. and date of Insecticide Inspector's Memorandum
3. Number of sample *....,
4. Date of Receipt . . . . . .
5. Name of the Insecticide purporting to be contained in the sample
6. Condition of the seals on the package
7. Result of test or analysis with protocols of test applied D a t e Insecticide Analyst BIORM X [See rule 30] Order Under Section 21(1) (d) if the Insecticide Act, 1968, requiring a person not to dispose of any stock in his possession.
Whereas I have reason to believe that the stock of in your possession, detailed below, is being distributed, sold' or used"in contravention of the provisions of section of the Insecticides Act, 1968 o r of the Insecticides Kules, 1971.
I hereby require you under section 21(l)(d) of the said Act, to stop the distribution, sale or use of the said stock for a period cf days from this date.
Date: * . . . . . .
Details of stock of Insecticides/formulation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
S.
6.
_ , Insecticide Inspector Date Seal.
FORM X I [See rule 32] Form of Receipt for the Seized Insecticide!.
Receipt for stock of Insecticide seized under section 21(l)(d) of the Insecticides Act, 1968.
The stock of the insecticide detailed below has this day been seized by me under the provisions of section 21(l).(d) of the Insecticides Act, 1968, from the premises qf Situated at Details of the insecticide seized are: —
(a)
(b)
(c) W Insecticide Inspector.
Date Official Stamp.
SEC. (i)] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 1049 FOSM XH [See rule 33J Intimation to Person /Licensee from whom Sample is tmken T« I have this day token from the premises of • -- situated at samples of the Insecticide apecifted below Jor the purpose oi test or analysis.
Date Insecticide Inspector Details of sampl* taken.
Date Insecticide Inspector FORM XIII [See ml* 34] Memorandum to Government Analyst Frwm To The Government Analyst, The portion of sample/container described below is sent herewith for teat or analysis under the rule 34 of the Insecticides Rules, 1971.
The portion of sample/container has been marked by me with the following mark:— Details of portion of sample or container with name of insecticide which it purports to contain.
Date, . . .^, Insecticide Inspector SMI THE SECOND SCHEDULE (See ruler 25)' Fets for testing'or analysing the samples of insecticide SI. No.
1 1 2 3 D.D.T.
B.H.C.
Endrin Insecticides 2 Tech.
j,1* and refineJ >•> ISINo.f& Year 3 . IS 563-196T . IS 560-1969 . IS 1309-195S Testing Charges Rs. Ps.
4 H5-o« ioo-oo 40-00 1050 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II— I 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 I I 1 2 13 T4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2 6 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 :
40 - 41 :
42 :
43 :
44 J 45 J 46 i 47 - 48 2 2 Aldrin Tech.
Dieldrin „ , Malathion „ (without moisture) Paratliiod „ „ Diazinon „ , , Gamma B.H.C. „ (Lindanc) .
CMordane „ (content only) Copper oxychloride ,,1 .
Cuprous oxide ,, (Fungicidal Gr.) .
Zinc Phosphide „ Ethyl Mercury Chloride „ Phenyl „ „ „ ,,"\ Stabilised Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride Concentrate]} Stabilised Methoxy Ethyl Mercury Chloride Concentrate, Pheny] Mercury Salicylate Tech.
„ „ A c e t a t e „ B . H . C . D u s t i n g P o w d e r D . D . T . „ . . .
A l d r i n „ „ . . .
C h l o r d a n e „ „ . . .
M a l a t h i o n ' „ „ . . .
P a r a t h i o d „ „ . . .
C u p r o u s o x i d e ,, „ . . .
C o p p e r o x y c h l o r i d e „ „ . . .
F o r m u l a t i o n s b a s e d o n S t a b i l i z e d M e t h o x y E t h y l M e r c u r y C h l o r i d e C o n c e n t r a t e . . . . . .
F o r m u l a t i o n s b a s e d o n S t a b i l i z e d E t h o x y E t h y l M e r c u r y C h l o r i d e C o n c e n t r a t e . . . . . .
P h e n y l M e r c u r y A c e t a t e F o r m u l a t i o n s \ .
P h e n y l M e r c u r y S a l i c y l a t e T e c h P y r e t h r u m ( E x t r a c t ) i n F o r m u l a t i o n s '.
B . H . C . W D P C o n c e n t r a t e . . . .
U . D . T . „ . . . .
D k - l d r i n „ „ . . . .
C o p p t r o x y c h l o r i d e „ „ . . . .
C u p r o u s o x i d e „ „ . . . .
E . H . C . E . G . .
D . D . T . : , . . . .
A l d r i n „ . . . .
D i c l u r i n „ . . . .
E n d r i n 3 , . . . .
P a r a t h i o n , . . . . .
M a l a t h i o n „ . . . .
V t c t h y l P a r a t h i o n „ d i a z i n o n „ . . . .
i, 4 - D L i q u i d A m i n c S a l t , ! j 4 - D S o d i u m ( S a l t ) T e c h . . . . .
3 IS 1306-1958 IS 1052-1962 IS 1832-196] IS 21*8-1962 IS 1S33-1961 IS 882-1956 IS 2863-1964 IS 1486-1969 IS 1682-1960 IS 1251-1958 IS 2354-1963 IS 2353-1963 IS 2127-1962 , S 2355-1963 IS 2125-1962 j IS 2126-1962 IS 561-1962 IS 564-1961 IS 1308-1958 IS 2864-1964 IS 2568-1963 IS 1669-1960 IS 1506-1967 IS 2358-1963 IS 2359-1963 IS 2357-1963 T IS 2356-1963 IS 1051-1957 IS 562-1962 IS 565-1961 IS 1053-1962 IS 1507-1966 IS 1665-1960 IS 632-1966 IS 633-1956 IS 1307-1958 IS 1054-1962 IS 1310-1958 IS 2129-1962 IS 2567-1963 IS 2865-1964 IS 2861-1964 IS 1827-1961 IS 1488-1969 4 4c 00 50-00 65-00 65 00 65-00 no-oo 20'00 IIO-OO qo-OO 4C-oc 55-00 45-00 45-00 45-00 45-00 55'oo 90-00 40-00 70'00 50-00 55-00 55'00 50-00 5O '00 35-00 35'0O
35.oo 35-oo 30-00 IOO'OO 50-00 6o-oo 50-00 50-00 I25'OO K5 00 S5 '00 85 '00 85-00 100-oc ioo'oo IOO'OO IOO'OO 75-00 65-00 3EC 3«)1 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 105!
I 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 2 Sulphur Dust Sulphur Wettable Thirum Zincb Thiomdon Metasystox Dimethoate Phosphamidon Carybaryl Heptachlor Toxaphene Nicotine Sulphate Capta Heptachlor ED/GT Mixture 3 Tech.
J> 33 3 J i3 JJ Solution Tech.
?3 :i \'olumc bv Volume 3 • " • . IS 3383-i965 IS 389R-1965 . IS "3902-1966 . IS4958- I9<58 • . IS 4451-19<>7 . i s 1055-1957 . IS 634-i?65 4 •——— 25 l O ° 30-00 30'00 30-00 ^o'OO J W 30' 00 30-00 30-00 20-00 20-00 35-00 35 °° IOO'OO [No. F. 22-I/70-PPS (1)].
p. N. BALU, Under Secy.
1052 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [TAUT H _ SteC. 3(1)] TIJE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY IO53 1054 T H E GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II— SEC. 3(i)] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 1055 1055 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PAKT H— Sec. 3(1)] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 1057 1058 THE GAZETTE OF INDJA EXTRAORDINARY [PART H - aoic. 3(i)] TdE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 1059- J O 6 O THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART H— SBT j , i ) ] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 106:
infi, THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART H— SEC. 30)] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY 1063 IO<54 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTMAOHDINA1Y [»A*T H— ••file. 3(1)] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY iot£ IO66> THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART It— SZC. 3(1)] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY IO<$7 1068 TUB, GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PtwT tt— Sue. 3<i)] THE GAZETTE ©f JNiMA EXTRACWtDlNAKV 1069 I070 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II— * ic . 3(1)] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY HOT *O7» THE ©AZETTE QF INDIA EXTCtAQRpINARY [PART U — SHC 3(fa.)] THE GAZETTE OB INDIA EXTRAORDINARY .1074 T H E GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART II— • S E C . 3 ( i ) ] T H E G A Z E T T E O F I N D I A E X T R A O R D I N A R Y 1 0 7 5 1076 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTBAOBDINARY [PART II— Xmc. W)] THE tSAXmrE OF INtilA SKiaUNOimmAXr Id77 1078 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [PART tt~ SEC. 3(i)] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY IO79 MINTED BY THB OBNBXAL MANAGER, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA PRESS, MINTO ROAD, N1W DELHI AND FU1LNHBD 1Y THE kfANAGER OF PUBLICATIONS, PELMI, 1971