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India Delays Quality Rules for Farm Sprayers
12 Jun
Summary
- New quality standards for crop sprayers have a deferred implementation deadline.
- Manufacturers have until October to comply with revised BIS standards.
- The extension aims to prevent supply disruptions for farmers during peak season.
The government of India has extended the implementation deadline for revised quality standards for crop protection spraying equipment. This decision grants manufacturers additional time to comply with the new Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) norms, ensuring the uninterrupted availability of these vital tools during peak cultivation periods.
The implementation of standards for rocker sprayers and hand-operated knapsack sprayers has been deferred to October 8, 2026. Similarly, the deadline for foot sprayers has been postponed to September 24, 2026. These revised standards replace those in place since 1995 and place a greater emphasis on performance testing and the use of corrosion-resistant materials to enhance durability and safety.
Industry experts and farmer representatives have welcomed the extension. They believe it will help avoid supply disruptions for essential farming equipment during the upcoming kharif season. The additional time allows manufacturers to adapt to new technology and manufacturing requirements while striving to keep products affordable for small and marginal farmers, who rely heavily on these sprayers for timely pest management.
