EPA v. BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PORT OF PEMBINA (0064)

Case summary

The LeveLuk K8 Kangen Water Filter is misbranded pursuant to FIFRA section 2(q)(1), 7 U.S.C. ? 136(q)(1) because there is no EPA Establishment Number, no directions for use, and no caution or warning statements on their labels. The LeveLuk K8 Kangen Water Filter is also misbranded because the labeling contains false or misleading statements including, ?to sterilize vegetables? as defined by 7 U.S.C. ? 136(q)(1) and 40 C.F.R. ? 156.10(a)(5). Therefore, this product is misbranded pursuant to 7 U.S.C. ? 136(q)(1). Importing the product in the shipment referenced above is a violation of FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(F), 7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(1)(F), as a distribution or sale of a misbranded device.

Defendants (1)

• BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PORT OF PENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PORT OF PEMBINA

  10980 I-29, PEMBINA, ND, 58271

  Registry ID: 110070864754

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded
• FIFRA 12A2N — Failure to File Reports

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PORT OF PEMBINA (0064)entered 2023-08-18

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-08-18Final Order Issued
• 2023-08-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2023-09-08Enforcement Action Data Entered