CIB&RC Registration
Dossier preparation and filing support under the Insecticides Act, 1968 — Section 9(3), 9(3B) and 9(4) applications for technical and formulation grades.
Trusted CIB&RC registration partner
From molecule to market, for India's farmers.
SM Agri India Consultancy guides agrochemical companies through every step of pesticide registration in India — dossiers, trials, import permits and approvals under the Insecticides Act, 1968.
✓Clear guidance · Regulatory documentation · End-to-end support
Regulatory supportHelping crop protection products move confidently towards market.
Registration pathways
Section 9(3)Section 9(3B)Section 9(4)Import PermitsBiopesticidesManufacturing Licences
End-to-endRegulatory consultancy support
Who we are
Regulatory expertise rooted in Indian agriculture.
Every safe, effective crop protection product reaching an Indian farmer starts with a sound registration. We support domestic manufacturers, importers and global agrochemical companies with applications to the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee — efficiently and correctly.
Our approach brings together technical documentation, regulatory understanding and practical follow-through to help clients navigate complex approval requirements.
✓ Chemical, biological & PGR products
✓ Technical & formulation grades
✓ Domestic and overseas clients
✓ Transparent timelines & fees
Our services
Complete support across the registration lifecycle.
Whether it's a brand-new active ingredient or a me-too formulation, we help organise the science, documentation and regulatory follow-through.
Data Generation & Dossiers
Coordination of chemistry, bio-efficacy, residue and toxicology studies with suitable labs, followed by guideline-aligned dossier compilation.
Import & Export Permits
Support for import permits for technical material, research samples and formulations, plus export registration and free-sale documentation.
Biopesticides & PGRs
Registration pathway guidance for microbial, botanical and pheromone products, plant growth regulators and newer green-chemistry actives.
Manufacturing Licences
State-level manufacturing and sale licence assistance, premises compliance and Form-wise documentation for registered products.
Post-Registration Compliance
Label and leaflet updates, endorsements, crop extensions, renewals, change of source and ongoing regulatory documentation.
How it works
A clear path through India's regulatory system.
A structured process keeps requirements visible from initial assessment through submission and post-approval support.
01 / ASSESS
Regulatory Assessment
Review the molecule, source and target crops to map a suitable registration route.
02 / REVIEW
Data Gap Analysis
Identify required studies, documents, expected timelines and budget areas.
03 / PREPARE
Trials & Dossier
Coordinate field and lab data and organise a submission-ready dossier.
04 / SUBMIT
Submission & Follow-up
Support filing, query responses and follow-up through review stages.
05 / LAUNCH
Certificate & Launch
Assist with licence, label and documentation steps after approval.
Why it matters
Compliance that protects farmers, consumers and the land.
Registration isn't just paperwork. The data behind an approval — efficacy, residues, toxicology and safe-use labelling — supports responsible crop protection and informed use.
Farmer-first labels
Clear, multilingual safe-use guidance and personal protective equipment recommendations.
Science you can defend
Guideline-aligned dossiers and organised technical records for regulatory scrutiny.
Practical coordination
One point of coordination for documentation, timelines and follow-up requirements.
9(3)Regular registration pathway
9(3B)Provisional registration pathway
9(4)Me-too registration pathway
360°Registration lifecycle support
Frequently asked
Registration questions, answered.
Quick answers to common questions about pesticide registration and regulatory support in India.
Who regulates pesticide registration in India?
Pesticide registration is handled by the Registration Committee under the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC), Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, under the Insecticides Act, 1968.
What is the difference between 9(3) and 9(4) registration?
Section 9(3) generally applies to a product or formulation being registered for the first time and involves a fuller data package. Section 9(4), commonly called me-too registration, applies where the relevant product is already registered, subject to applicable requirements.
How long does registration usually take?
Timelines depend on the registration category, data requirements, study availability and regulatory review. We can help map a realistic route after reviewing your product details.
Do you help foreign companies enter the Indian market?
Yes. Consultancy support can include regulatory route assessment, source and import documentation, trial coordination and correspondence preparation for the Indian market.
Can you handle biopesticides and botanical products?
We support registration planning and documentation for microbial, botanical and semiochemical products, subject to the applicable category-specific guidelines and data requirements.
Get in touch
Let's register your next product.
Share a few details about your product and we can discuss the appropriate registration route, documentation requirements and next steps.
Office address
D-6/101, KLJ, Platinium Plus-2,
Sector-77, Faridabad (Haryana) - 121004
D-6/101, KLJ, Platinium Plus-2,
Sector-77, Faridabad (Haryana) - 121004
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