How is a bio-stimulant registered?
By inclusion in Schedule VI of the Fertiliser (Control) Order, 1985. The applicant submits data on chemistry and bio-efficacy for every product, and toxicity data where the Central Biostimulant Committee requires it. The complete guidelines document is below to read or download.
At a glance
| Chapter | What it covers |
|---|---|
| 1. General guidance | Data quality (GLP, recognised institutions), trial locations and doses, data sharing, label expansion, toxicity waivers, shelf life, no fortification |
| 2. Categories | Bio-stimulant categories, sub-groups and active ingredients |
| 3. Tolerance limits | ±5% / ±10% tolerances; zinc, copper, boron and molybdenum |
| 4. Toxicity | Eye and skin irritation tests, and existing international toxicity data by category |
| 5. Methods | Quantification and characterisation methods, incl. ISO 19822:2018, LC-MS/MS, and seaweed polysaccharides |
| 6. Laboratory | Suggested equipment for a bio-stimulant quality-control laboratory |
Draft document: published as draft guidelines. Final notified requirements prevail.
Read the complete document
Registration of Bio-stimulants under Schedule VI of FCO - Guidelines / Data Requirements (Draft)
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Background on categories and key dates: Bio-stimulants in India. To register a product: bio-stimulant registration service.