An import permit for non-insecticidal use allows a manufacturer to import a substance listed under the Insecticides Act for its own industrial process. The applicant must show the product made, the chemical's function and percentage, installed capacity and three years of consumption, and must certify that the material is not for sale.
What counts as non-insecticidal use?
Any use where the substance is not applied to kill, repel or control pests: a raw material, a reagent, a catalyst, a process aid or a preservative inside a manufactured product. The 2026 notice also refers to dual-use substances, which have both pesticidal and industrial applications. The permit covers only the industrial application you declare.
How does the Committee judge end use?
Form IA asks you to name the product you make, the function the chemical performs, and the percentage needed. Those figures, multiplied by your production, should substantiate the annual quantity requested. We build that calculation from your batch records so it holds up if the Registration Committee decides to inquire.
What is the 30% rule?
Where the quantity proposed for import exceeds the average consumption of the previous three years by more than 30%, the applicant must attach detailed justification from the nodal Ministry, Department or State Department of Industry for the additional quantity. New capacity, a new product line or a large export order are typical reasons; each needs documentary support.
What declarations are required?
- A self-certified affidavit supporting the quantity requested
- A certificate that the material is for your stated requirement and not for sale
- For domestic consumption, a declaration certified by the jurisdictional Industrial Health & Safety office that the chemical will be stored separately to prevent poisoning
- For export-linked imports, foreign buyer details and an advance licence where applicable
Incorrect information can lead to cancellation of the permit, with the applicant bearing the losses. Accuracy matters more than speed.
Which documents are needed?
- Applicant name and address, and the premises where the chemical will be stored or used
- Name of the chemical, its minimum purity and the source of import (overseas manufacturer or exporter)
- The product you manufacture with it, the function it performs and the percentage used
- Valid industrial licence, factory licence or other specified proof of the manufacturing facility
- Licensed and installed production capacity
- Pollution Control Board consent (Consent to Establish / Operate)
- Quantities imported and consumed in each of the last three financial years, with the final product made from them (a CA certificate is the usual evidence)
- Self-certified affidavit supporting the quantity requested, and a declaration that the material is for your own use and not for sale
- For domestic use: declaration certified by the jurisdictional Industrial Health & Safety office that the chemical will be stored separately
- For export-linked use: foreign buyer details and advance licence, where applicable
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS)
The exact list depends on your product and business; we confirm it before filing.