The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) on March 25, 2026 has notified specifications for certain fertilisers permitted for import into India under the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985. The notification will remain valid for a period of three years from the date of publication.
The notified fertilisers include products such as Tetra Potassium Pyro Phosphate with Molybdenum, Calcium Nitrate fortified with Magnesium (liquid), Calcium Magnesium Iron Silicate, Liquid Potassium Carbonate with Tetra Potassium Pyro Phosphate, and NPK 9-8-8 liquid. Detailed specifications have been prescribed covering nutrient composition, pH levels, density/specific gravity, and permissible limits for contaminants like Cadmium, Arsenic, and Lead.
This move aims to standardize imported fertilisers, ensure quality control, and support agricultural productivity by making advanced nutrient formulations available in the country.
[Notification No. S.O. 1573(E)]
