EPA v. AUTO-CHLOR SYSTEM OF JACKSON

Case summary

FIFRA NOW: 10/21/2026 Auto-Chlor System of Jackson Notice of Warning for Violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Case File No. FIFRA-04-2027-3504 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticide products pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA or the Act), as amended, 7 United States Code (U.S.C.) 136 et seq. The EPA is issuing this Notice of Warning (NOW) to Auto-Chlor System of Jackson pursuant to Section 9(c)(3) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136g(c)(3) which provides the EPA with the authority to issue a NOW. As explained below, the EPA finds that Auto-Chlor System of Jackson violated FIFRA Section 12(a)(1)(E) by distributing or selling misbranded pesticides. On or around June 15, 2026, an authorized representative of the EPA conducted an inspection at the Auto-Chlor System of Jackson facility located at 193 Country Place Parkway Pearl, Mississippi 39208 (Facility). During the inspection, the inspector learned that the Facility produces three pesticides, Auto-Chlor Solution QA (EPA Reg. No. 6243-1), Auto-Chlor Solution CL (EPA Reg. No. 6243-2), and Auto-Chlor Super 8 (EPA Reg. No. 6243-7). During the inspection, the inspector collected documentary samples of the labels that would be applied to the three products above. On or around September 21, 2026, the EPA reviewed the labels collected during the inspection and determined that two of the products, Auto-Chlor Super 8 and Auto-Chlor Solution QA, were misbranded. Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 156.10(i)(2)(ix), the directions for use shall include the following under the headings Directions for Use : specific directions concerning the storage, residue removal and disposal of the pesticide and its container, in accordance with subpart H of this part. These instructions must be grouped and appear under the heading, Storage and Disposal. : This heading must be set in type of the same minimum sizes as required for the child hazard warning. Pursuant to Section 2(q)(1)(E) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136(q)(1)(E), a pesticide is misbranded if any word, statement, or other information required by or under authority of FIFRA to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or graphic matter in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use. Pursuant to Section 2(q)(1)(F) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136(q)(1)(F), a pesticide is misbranded if the labeling accompanying it does not contain directions for use which are necessary for effecting the purpose for which the product is intended and if complied with, together with any requirements imposed under Section 3(d) of FIFRA, are adequate to protect health and the environment. Pursuant to FIFRA Section 12(a)(1)(E), 7 U.S.C. 136j(a)(1)(E), it is unlawful for any person to distribute or sell to any person any pesticide that is misbranded.

Defendants (1)

• AUTO-CHLOR SYSTEM OF JACKSONNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• AUTO-CHLOR SYSTEM OF JACKSON

  193 COUNTRY PL PKY, PEARL, MS, 39208

  Registry ID: 110038228129

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AUTO-CHLOR SYSTEM OF JACKSONentered 2026-10-21

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-10-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-10-21Final Order Issued
• 2026-10-21Enforcement Action Closed