BASF Statement:

BASF's Interceptor® LLIN receives WHOPES interim recommendation

BASF is pleased to announce to the community of public health professionals that the World Health Organization has authorized BASF to make the following statement concerning INTERCEPTOR® Long Lasting Insecticide Nets:

"This product has been evaluated by the WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme
(WHOPES) and interim recommendation has been given for its use in malaria prevention and control."

By this notice INTERCEPTOR® becomes the newest product to meet the 20-wash criteria of LLIN. There is no need for additional treatment of the net in the field. INTERCEPTOR® uses a unique textile finishing product named FENDOZIN® which combines a proprietary binder with FENDONA®, a fast acting BASF insecticide approved by international health organizations for impregnation of mosquito nets. Visit our website at www.basfpublichealth.com to learn more about INTERCEPTOR® LLIN.

INTERCEPTOR® Product information:
http://www.basfpublichealth.com/products/interceptor.html