EPA v. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Case summary

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 - NOTICE OF REFUSAL OF ADMISSION FIFRA 12(a)(1)(F): To sell or distribute a pesticide device that is misbranded. The device is not labeled in accordance with FIFRA 2(q)(1) in that it contains claims considered false or misleading. Specifically, the product manual states the device can be used to control germs, but does not qualify the claim with the microorganisms encompassed by the term and which were used in testing the efficacy of the product. The claim appears misleading because it implies the product is effective against all pathogenic microorganisms that fit within the general term germs.

Defendants (1)

• SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

  100 PARAGON DR, MONTVALE, NJ, 07645

  Registry ID: 110069998911

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONentered 2022-11-30

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-11-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-11-30Final Order Issued
• 2022-12-08Enforcement Action Data Entered