I-Tech Upgrades Regulatory Position of Selektope in Japan
MÖLNDAL, Sweden — I-Tech AB has been granted full approval for the anti-fouling active agent Selektope® under the Japanese Chemical Substance Control Law (CSCL) enforced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE).
Since 2013, Selektope has held a low production volume exemption in Japan. However, following the achievement of full approval under the CSCL, received on June 2, Selektope will now be included in the CSCL registry as a Specified New Chemical Substance. The evaluation of Selektope as a new chemical substance under the CSCL was achieved thorough risk assessments for humans and the environment to ensure safe use of the anti-fouling biocide. The aim of the CSCL approval of chemicals for use in Japan is to prevent environmental pollution caused by chemical substances that pose a risk of impairing human health and interfere with the inhabitation and growth of flora and fauna. By achieving Selektope approval by law, I-Tech has expanded global sales potential in Japan.