EPA v. TANO, INC

Case summary

DECEMBER 8, 2020 - NOTICE OF REFUSAL OF ADMISSION FIFRA 12(a)(1)(F) To sell or distribute a pesticide device that is misbranded. Specifically, the device is not labelled in accordance with FIFRA Section 2(q)(1) in that it includes claims about the effectiveness of the product that could be considered false or misleading such as ?99.9% Perfect Sterilization?, ?sterilization/disinfection starts automatically,most economical and effective sterilization method in existence?, keep hygiene and safe of you and your family. FIFRA 12(a)(2)(N) Failure to file reports required by the Act. The importer or the importer's agent did not file or did not complete: o A Notice of Arrival of Pesticide and Devices (NOA) EPA Form 3540-1 prior to the arrival of the shipment in the U.S. or; o An electronic alternative to the NOA filed with the entry documentation via any U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorized electronic data interchange system.

Defendants (1)

• TANO, INCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TANO, INC.

  1650 ZANKER ROAD SUITE 132, SAN JOSE, CA, 95112

  Registry ID: 110070881988

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2N — Failure to File Reports
• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TANO, INCentered 2020-12-08

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-12-08Final Order Issued
• 2020-12-08Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-01-06Enforcement Action Data Entered