CropLife India seeks regulation of online pesticide sales

CropLife India, which represents the pesticide industry, has asked the government to make sure that online sales of pesticides are properly regulated.

They want the Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 to include rules that prevent fake pesticides from being sold online.

The industry says that online sales are growing, but currently, there aren't enough checks to make sure the products are safe and real.

They are not against online sales but want to make sure that the rules keep up with the digital world.

The industry also says that fake pesticides could harm farmers and the food supply.

They have even sent legal notices to some online platforms to stop unauthorized sales.