Cell-free microbialFCO Schedule VILiquid

γ-Polyglutamic acid from Bacillus subtilis (Liquid)

A cell-free microbial biostimulant in liquid form, notified under FCO Schedule VI. Key notified measures: γ-Polyglutamic acid ≥ 2.7 % w/w; Total organic carbon 4.03 % w/w. Notified for okra.

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Notified inS.O. 3741(E), 13 Aug 2025

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Composition

As notified in the Gazette, ingredient by ingredient.

	Ingredient	Content	Limit
i	γ-Polyglutamic acid (source: Bacillus subtilis) per cent. by weight, minimum	2.7% w/w	Minimum
ii	Neolone 950 (Preservative) per cent. by weight, minimum	0.2% w/w	Minimum
iii	Water per cent. by weight	97.1% w/w	Exact / specified
iv	Total (per cent.)	100	Exact / specified

Specifications (label claims)

The parameters a sample must meet, with the Part D method used to test each one.

	Parameter	Notified value	Test method
i	γ-Polyglutamic acid per cent. by weight, minimum	2.7% w/w	Free/specific amino acid analysis
ii	pH (10% aqueous solution)	6.18± 0.5pH	Method 1: Estimation of pH
iii	Total organic carbon per cent. by weight	4.03% w/w	Method 4: Estimation of organic matter and organic carbon
iv	Specific gravity	1.038 ± 0.02Specific gravity	Method 2: Estimation of specific gravity
v	Solubility per cent. by weight	99.87% w/w	Method 5: Estimation of water solubility

Crops and doses

The Gazette wording is what counts; per-acre figures use 1 hectare = 2.47105 acres.

Crop	Gazette dose	Per acre, each application	Per acre, season
Okra	Two soil applications at 12.5 litre/ha	5.06 litre	10.1 litre

Notification history

13 Aug 2025S.O. 3741(E): entry inserted

Official notifications: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, biostimulant circulars.

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Consolidated by NanoKheti from the Gazette of India notifications under Schedule VI of the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, for reference. The Gazette text is authoritative; this page is not legal advice. Check the notification before labelling, licensing or buying. Covers notifications up to S.O. 1574(E) (25 Mar 2026); checked for later Schedule VI changes on 19 October 2026. Questions? Ask our agri expert on WhatsApp.