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05-2005-0101Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2005· Region 05

EPA v. Essential Industries, Inc.

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

Respondent distributed a misbranded disinfectant. The product claimed efficacy against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Test found that it did not meet efficacy requirements. In response to this action, Respondent removed claims for efficay against Psuedomonas.

Defendants (1)

  • Essential Industries, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED

    28391 ESSENTIAL RD., MERTON, WI, 530560012

    Registry ID: 110000416602

Statutes cited

  • FIFRA 12A1EAdulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Essential Industries, Inc.entered 2005-06-29

    Primary law: FIFRA

    Federal penalty: $23,760

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2005-06-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2005-06-29Final Order Issued
  • 2005-07-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2005-08-02Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
151177
Case number
05-2005-0101
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Adulterated/Misbranded

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2005-0101 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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