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List of CIB&RC Registered Pesticides in India
Before you register or import a pesticide, the first question is whether the same product is already on the CIB&RC register — because that single fact decides whether the fast 9(4) me-too route is open to you. Here is how the official list works and how to use it.
- Where the official register of registered pesticides is maintained
- How to check whether your molecule is already registered
- Why the answer decides your registration route and cost
- How the banned and restricted lists fit alongside it
The official list of registered pesticides in India is maintained by the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) and published on its website. It records the pesticides registered under the Insecticides Act, 1968, by name and registration details. Checking this register is the essential first step before any registration or import, because if an identical product is already registered, the faster and cheaper Section 9(4) me-too route is usually available; if not, a full 9(3) file is needed.
How to use the register
Why the list is your first step
This page explains how the official register works and how we use it. For the live, authoritative data, always check the CIB&RC's own published lists — and we'll do that check with you for your specific molecule and source.
Three lists that decide feasibility
- Registered pesticides — the products already registered under the Act. If your exact product and source appear, a 9(4) me-too is likely open.
- Banned pesticides — substances prohibited for manufacture, import or use in India. A product here cannot be registered.
- Restricted pesticides — substances allowed only under specific conditions or uses.
We read all three together for your molecule before recommending a route, because a promising me-too can be closed off by a restriction, and a banned-list entry ends the enquiry.
What a register check tells you
A proper check is not just “is the name there.” It confirms whether the specific source, composition and use pattern you intend match an existing registration closely enough to support a me-too. That distinction is exactly where a 9(4) file is granted or refused.
Answers
Registered pesticides list, answered
Where can I find the list of registered pesticides in India?
The authoritative list is maintained and published by the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC). It records pesticides registered under the Insecticides Act, 1968. We check this register against your specific product and source as the first step of any engagement.
Why does it matter if my pesticide is already registered?
Because it decides your route. If an identical product from a matching source is already registered, a Section 9(4) me-too registration is usually available — substantially faster and cheaper. If not, a full Section 9(3) data package is required.
What are the banned and restricted pesticide lists?
The banned list names substances prohibited for manufacture, import or use in India; the restricted list names substances allowed only under specific conditions. Both must be checked alongside the registered list before planning a registration.
Can you check whether my product is registered?
Yes. Send us the molecule, its source and intended use and we will check it against the registered, banned and restricted lists and tell you the applicable route in writing.