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Insecticides Act, 1968 (Act No. 46 of 1968).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1968 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the import, manufacture, sale, transport, distribution and use of insecticides with a view to prevent risk to human beings or animals, and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Cultivated plants
Keyword
Plant protection Pesticides Institution International trade Registration Access-to-justice Authorization/permit Classification/declassification Court/tribunal Governance Inspection Offences/penalties Toxicity/poisoning
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act regulates the import, manufacture, sale, use, etc. of insecticides in order to prevent risks to human beings and animals.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Insecticides Rules, 1971.

Legislation | India | 1971

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Institution, International trade, Registration, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Insecticides (Amendment) Act, 2000 (Act No. 23 of 2000).

Legislation | India | 2000

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX