EPA v. MINKA LIGHTING INC.

Case summary

MAY 13, 2022 - NOTICE OF REFUSAL OF ADMISSION FIFRA 12(a)(1)(F): To sell or distribute a pesticide device that is misbranded. The device does not appear to be labeled in accordance with FIFRA 2(q)(1) in that its labeling bears any statement, design, or graphic representation relative thereto or to its ingredients which is false or misleading in any particular. Specifically, the label contains the statement ?Eliminate and remove pollutants including dust, fumes, fungus, pollen, and other microscopic airborne particles which is considered false or misleading because it is overly broad and does not specify the pests which the device is tested against. Additionally, the product label does not include the establishment number for the facility where it was produced.

Defendants (1)

• MINKA LIGHTING INC.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MINKA LIGHTING INC.

  435 BUSINESS BOULEVARD NW, CONCORD, NC, 28027

  Registry ID: 110071339918

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MINKA LIGHTING INC.entered 2022-05-13

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-05-13Final Order Issued
• 2022-05-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-09-20Enforcement Action Data Entered