Question : DE-LICENCING OF DANGEROUS CHEMICALS

(a) whether it is a fact that the Union Government propose to de-licence 19 dangerous chemicals;

(b) if so, the details and the facts thereof;

(c) whether the Ministry of Commerce and Industry have given any recommendations in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Union Government have taken any action to ensure that all companies follow the security/safety measures prescribed by the Ministry of Environment and Forest regarding manufacturing, storage and use of dangerous chemicals; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS : ( Dr. CHHATTRA PAL SINGH)

(a) to (f): Only three chemicals are covered under compulsory licensing. The three hazardous chemicals under compulsory licensing are:

281119.01	Hydrocyanic acid and its derivaties.
281210.01	Phosgene and its derivatives.
292910.09	Isocyanates and di-isocyanates of hydrocarbon, not elsewhere specified (example: Methyle isocyanate).