EPA v. Signify of North America Corporation

Case summary

NOTICE OF RECOMMENDATION TO REFUSE ADMISSION: 4/17/2024 Consignee: Signify of North America Corporation Entry Number: SCS-37275835 Product(s): NaturalTrust UV-C LED Module FIFRA ? 12(a)(1)(F): To sell or distribute a pesticide device that is misbranded. Pursuant to FIFRA ? 2(q)(1) a pesticide or a device declared subject to the Act pursuant to ? 152.500, is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading in any particular, including both pesticidal and non-pesticidal claims. The Philips NaturalTrust UV-C LED Module appears to make claims which are false or misleading concerning the effectiveness of the device. Claims such as ?disinfection? shall be numerical and qualified as to the specific microorganisms which a device is tested against. Unqualified claims are considered false or misleading pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 156.10(a)(5)(ii) and/or (vii).

Defendants (1)

• Signify of North America CorporationNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SIGNIFY OF NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION

  400 CROSSING BLVD SUITE 600, BRIDGEWATE, NJ, 08807

  Registry ID: 110071705975

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Signify of North America Corporationentered 2024-04-17

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-04-17Final Order Issued
• 2024-04-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-05-01Enforcement Action Data Entered