Date: 2014-03-27Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. on being satisfied that the use of Mirex involves health hazards to human beings or animals, hereby makes the following Order, This Order may be called the Banning of Mirex Order, 2014.
Executive Summary:
These notifications, effective March 27, 2014, ban the use of Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene in India, as recommended by the Registration Committee, due to associated health hazards. The ban aligns with the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, which India ratified in 2006. State governments are required to enforce the ban.
Key Points / Main Content:
Banning Orders:
* The notifications are titled the "Banning of Mirex Order, 2014" and the "Banning of Hexachlorobenzene Order, 2014".
* The orders come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette which is March 27, 2014.
Prohibition of Use:
* Manufacturing, formulating, distributing, stocking, selling, importing, exporting, transporting, or using Mirex or Hexachlorobenzene in any form is prohibited.
* Causing Mirex or Hexachlorobenzene to be used by any worker is prohibited.
Enforcement:
* State Governments must take necessary steps to prevent the use of Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene.
* Violations of the orders will be dealt with according to the Insecticides Act, 1968.
Exemption:
* Import and use of Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene are permitted for research and development activities.
* This exemption requires prior approval from the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
Impact: The Central Government is responsible for enforcing the ban through the Insecticides Act, 1968 and for overseeing exemptions.
Action Required: Ensure the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee processes requests for research and development exemptions.
State Governments:
Impact: State Governments are responsible for preventing the use of Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene within their jurisdiction.
Action Required: Implement measures to enforce the ban and address any violations.
Manufacturers, Distributors, and Sellers:
Impact: These entities are prohibited from dealing with Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene.
Action Required: Cease all activities related to Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene, including manufacturing, distribution, and sales.
Users (including Importers and Exporters):
Impact: The use, import, and export of Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene are banned, except for approved research and development activities.
Action Required: Cease use of Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene, unless an exemption for research and development is granted.
Workers:
Impact: Workers are protected from being exposed to Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene.
Action Required: N/A
Research and Development Entities:
Impact: These entities can continue to use Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene with prior approval.
Action Required: Obtain approval from the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee before importing or using Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene.
Key Entities Referenced
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants: An international environmental treaty, ratified by India, aimed at eliminating or restricting the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Mirex: A persistent organic pollutant (POP) listed in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention, which is being banned in India due to its health hazards.
Hexachlorobenzene: A persistent organic pollutant (POP) listed in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention, which is being banned in India due to its health hazards.
Insecticides Act, 1968: An Indian law under which the banning orders for Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene are issued, providing the legal framework for regulating insecticides.
Registration Committee: A committee that operates under the Insecticides Act, 1968. It recommended the banning of Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene in its 342nd meeting held on 27.09.2013.
Central Government: The governing authority in India that is issuing the orders to ban Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene, exercising powers conferred by the Insecticides Act, 1968.
Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee: A body constituted under the Insecticides Act, 1968, responsible for regulating the import and use of Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene for research and development purposes.
New Delhi: The location where the notifications regarding the banning of Mirex and Hexachlorobenzene were issued.
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S.O. 910(E).—Whereas, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (hereinafter referred to as
said Convention) came into force from 17th May, 2004 and India ratified the said convention in the year 2006;
And, whereas, Mirex has been listed as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) in Annex A of the Convention;
And, whereas, Mirex has not registered as an insecticide under the provision of the Insecticides Act, 1968;
And, whereas, the Registration Committee in its 342nd meeting held on 27.09.2013 has recommended in its
minutes dated 27.09.2013 for banning the Mirex;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) of Section 18 read with sub-
section (2) of Section 27 and Section 28 of the Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968), the Central Government on being
satisfied that the use of Mirex involves health hazards to human beings or animals, hereby makes the following Order
namely:—
1. (1) This Order may be called the Banning of Mirex Order, 2014.
(2) It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. No person, by himself or by any person on his behalf, shall manufacture, formulate, distribute, stock, sell, import,
export, transport or use or caused to be used by any worker, Mirex in any form.
3. Every State Government shall take necessary steps, under the Insecticides Act, 1968 or rules made there under, to
prevent the use of Mirex in any form, as it considers necessary for enforcing this Order. Any violation of this Order may
be dealt with in accordance with the provision of the Insecticides Act, 1968 or rules made there under.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing paragraphs, Mirex may be imported and used in the quantities
required for research and development activities with the prior approval of the Central Insecticides Board and Registration
Committee constituted under the Insecticide Act, 1968.
[F. No. 13032/01/2011-PP-I(2)]
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S.O. 911(E).—Whereas, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (hereinafter referred to as
said Convention) came into force from 17th May, 2004 and India ratified the said convention in the year 2006;
And, whereas, Hexachlorobenzene has been listed as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) in Annex A of the said
Convention;
And, whereas, the Registration Committee in its 342nd meeting held on 27.09.2013 has recommended in its
minutes dated 27.09.2013 for banning the Hexachlorobenzene;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 27 read with Section 28 of the
Insecticides Act, 1968 (46 of 1968), the Central Government on being satisfied that the use of Hexachlorobenzene
involves health hazards to human beings or animals, hereby makes the following Order namely:—
1. (1) This Order may be called the Banning of Hexachlorobenzene Order, 2014.
(2) It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
2. No person, by himself or by any person on his behalf, shall manufacture, formulate, distribute, stock, sell, import,
export, transport or use or caused to be used by any worker, Hexachlorobenzene in any form.
3. Every State Government shall take necessary steps, under the Insecticides Act, 1968 or rules made there under, to
prevent the use of Hexachlorobenzene in any form, as it considers necessary for enforcing this Order. Any violation of this
Order may be dealt with in accordance with the provision of the Insecticides Act, 1968 or rules made there under.
4. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing paragraphs, Hexachlorobenzene may be imported and used in
the quantities required for research and development activities with the prior approval of the Central Insecticides Board
and Registration Committee constituted under the Insecticide Act, 1968.
[F. No. 13032/01/2011-PP-I (2)]
UTPAL KUMAR SINGH, Jt. Secy.
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