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🌿 Your Bio-Stimulant Register in India with Expert Consulting Support
The Indian government’s recent amendment to the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO) 1985 now allows both Indian and foreign companies to officially register bio-stimulants for the Indian market. As per the FCO guidelines, it is mandatory to comply with approved specifications, and for new products, you must submit an application and generate supporting data to be included in the schedule.
At CIB Consulting United Enterprises, we specialize in providing end-to-end regulatory consulting for bio-stimulant registration in India. Our experienced team works closely with you to design a clear, efficient registration strategy that aligns with current compliance requirements and industry best practices.
From preparing the necessary documentation and coordinating data generation to liaising with state and central authorities, our consultants ensure that your registration journey is smooth, timely, and fully compliant with FCO standards.
Navigating India’s agri-input regulatory framework can feel complex — but with CIB Consulting United Enterprises as your trusted partner, you can move forward with confidence.
📞 Contact us today to discuss how our regulatory consulting services can help you register your bio-stimulant successfully and bring your innovative product to the Indian market faster.
Govt has approved the sale of the following product categories across permitted zones and areas.
Amino acids
Protein Hydrosylate
Seaweed extracts
Humic Acid
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Stress busters
Anti Transpirants
Botanical extracts
Anti-oxidants
Regulatory Requirements for Product Registration in India
Chemistry 🔬
- Source (natural extracts of plant/microbe/animal/synthetic)
- Product Specification (with analysis from Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratory (NABL) accredited laboratory, physical and chemical properties of active ingredients and adjuvants, if any).
- Method of analysis conforming to the specifications.
- Shelf-life
Toxicology Studies ☠️
Name of the Institute (where the manufacturer of biostimulant obtained the certificate)
The test report along with recommendation of following five basic acute toxicity tests (i) to (v) and four Eco toxicity tests (vi) to (ix) of GLP accredited laboratory shall be submitted along with the application, namely
I. Acute oral (Rat)
II. Acute dermal (Rat)
III. Acute Inhalation (Rat)
IV. Primary skin Irritation (Rabbit)
V. Eye irritation (Rabbit)
VI. Toxicity to bird
VII. Toxicity to Fish (Freshwater)
VIII. Toxicity to honeybee
IX. Toxicity to earthworm
Bio-Efficacy & Residue Studies 🌾
Agronomic Bio-efficacy trials shall be conducted at the National Agricultural Research System, including the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and State Agricultural Universities.
Bio-efficacy trials are to be conducted on the same crop at a minimum of three different doses for one season at three agro-ecological locations.
Packaging 📦
Transport worthiness tests assess the product’s stability and safety during transit.
Container compatibility ensures the formulation does not react with packaging materials.
Shelf-life studies verify the product remains effective and stable over time.
