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JSC INTERNATIONAL

(article reproduced from the March 2005 edition of Crop Protection Monthly)

JSC International Ltd (www.jsci.co.uk) is a team of independent consultants providing expert regulatory and environmental risk assessment services to governments and agrochemical companies. The consultants, all with backgrounds in government, industry and contract research, provide a wealth of knowledge and experience that covers a wide range of product types and regulatory procedures. In particular, the company has a great deal of experience in the preparation of submissions for new and existing active substances under the Directive 91/414/EEC work programme, and has recently expanded the in-house team to meet the demands of the Biocidal Products Directive.

Good contacts globally

JSC prides itself on producing high-quality dossiers for EU submissions using an efficient project management system. Its in-depth knowledge of GLP and study design ensures that all data fulfil the necessary quality requirements and its experience of the regulatory process guarantees timely submissions and appropriate post-submission support on behalf of clients. According to JSC, the integrated, cross-disciplinary working practices followed by the company enable it to provide clients with novel and innovative approaches to problem solving. Additionally, the company claims to have developed excellent contacts with regulators and scientific experts throughout the world. The active participation of its consultants in expert working groups, scientific meetings and task forces means that JSC remains at the forefront of regulatory opinion.

New ownership

In October last year, JSC came under new ownership when the company achieved a management buy-out from Shaw, its former US parent company. The new owner, Lucy Croucher, became the managing director of the business while Terry Tooby, who previously led the UK business, continues to have a key role in the company. “We see this change as a positive new beginning, but with the same team of dedicated experts we will continue to provide the high-quality service that our clients expect from us.” commented Ms Croucher to Crop Protection Monthly. 

Strong capability in registering biopesticides

JSC are active members of the IBMA (International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association). The company’s IBMA representative, Dr Alison Hamer, is a specialist in biopesticide regulation. She says that registration requirements for biopesticides are still in development in Europe despite the imminent need for submissions under List 4 of the EU review programme.  Dr Hamer is currently working with the IBMA and regulatory authorities in the area of efficacy requirements.  JSC has all the specialised skills in-house to help move these substances forward to Annex I listing and maintain national product registrations.  “In each case it is essential that we explore the highly specific features of the substance or micro-organism with our clients, to define the key regulatory issues and data requirements. By focusing on the exposure profile of products at the same time we can construct robust submissions and maximise the value of the data package”, she adds.

JSC already has a good track record in the biopesticides area, having helped clients achieve Annex I listing for two micro-organisms, and is currently working on submissions for List 4 substances and organisms.

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