(a) the names of such companies which are involved in misbranding of pesticides
in terms of the Insecticide Act, 1968;
(b) the details of the banned pesticides/ insecticides which samples were seized by
the Government;
(c) whether the Government has also received complaints from public
representatives and others in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken/being taken by the Government
against these companies?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING
INDUSTRIES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a): Four samples of M/s. Crystal Phosphates Ltd. were found misbranded in terms
of the provisions of the Insecticides Act, 1968.
(b): Samples of Carbofuran 3% CG, Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 63% WP and
Tricontanol GR-0.05% of M/s. Crystal Phosphates Ltd. were found misbranded. These
pesticides are not banned in India.
(c) & (d): Yes, Madam. Necessary action has been initiated against the company
by the concerned Insecticide Inspectors as per provisions of the Insecticide Act, 1968.