Srinagar, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed the seizure of a pesticide product, Indofil M-45, after it was declared misbranded by the Agriculture Chemist at Lalmandi, Srinagar. The directive was issued by the Office of the Deputy Director of Law Enforcement following an intimation from the Assistant Director of Law Enforcement.
According to official documents, a sample of Indofil M-45, which contains Mancozeb 75% WP as its active ingredient, was tested and found to be misbranded. The batch in question (CMZ24-660) was manufactured on December 13, 2024, by Indofil Industries Limited and has an expiry date of December 12, 2026.
The authorities have instructed law enforcement officers to seize the stock of the pesticide and take necessary action under the provisions of The Insecticides Act, 1968, and its associated rules. Further steps will be taken based on the findings and legal provisions.
“The move is part of efforts to regulate the quality of pesticides in Kashmir and ensure that only approved and effective products are available for agricultural use”, said an official.[KNT]
