Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Agrochemicals License, the applicant must approach the state Department of Agriculture link
2. Set up the appropriate business entity for your agrochemical venture, such as a private limited company, partnership, or sole proprietorship. Register your business with the relevant authorities.
3. Ensure that you have the required infrastructure and facilities to carry out the manufacturing or distribution of agrochemicals. This includes land, buildings, equipment, and storage facilities.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant must attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. The authorities may conduct inspections of your facilities to ensure compliance with the regulations.
14. If your application and facilities meet all the requirements, you will receive the agrochemicals license.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Completed application form
• Identity proof (passport, driver's license, or voter ID card)
• Address proof (utility bill, bank statement, or rental agreement)
• Income Tax Returns: The last three years' Income Tax Returns.
• A recent passport-size photograph
• Pan card
• Technical Expertise
• Formulations and Ingredients
• Environmental Clearance
• Product Information document
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• Any other documents (If required)

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - West Bengal
Address: Agriculture department, Govt. of West Bengal,
City government office in biswanathpur, west Bengal.
MJXJ+V66, Biswanathpur,
West Bengal – 743 423.
Contact link

• Any business entities or technical expertise who intends to Apply for Agrochemicals License is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Date
• Signature
• Declaration

• In India, an agrochemicals license refers to a legal authorization granted by the government to individuals or businesses that want to engage in the manufacturing, distribution, or sale of agrochemical products.
• Agrochemicals, also known as agricultural chemicals, include various substances such as fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other chemicals used in agriculture to enhance crop yield and protect crops from pests and diseases.

• The license is a regulatory requirement that ensures the safe and responsible handling of agrochemicals and their compliance with relevant laws and standards.
• The primary objective of issuing agrochemicals licenses is to protect human health, ensure environmental safety, and maintain the quality of agricultural products.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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The agrochemicals license may be of various types, depending on the nature of the business activities:

• Manufacturing License: This type of license is required if a company wants to manufacture agrochemical products in India. Manufacturers must comply with specific quality and safety standards, and their facilities are subject to inspections.
• Wholesale Distribution License: Entities intending to distribute agrochemicals in bulk quantities need to obtain a wholesale distribution license. They act as intermediaries between manufacturers and retailers.
• Retail Distribution License: Retailers or shops that sell agrochemical products directly to farmers or end-users must obtain a retail distribution license.