EPA v. Alfa Laval Inc (0017)

Case summary

The Ultraviolet Lamps are devices under FIFRA section 2(h), 7 U.S.C. ? 136(h), and 40 C.F.R ? 152.500(a) because they fall within the definition of ?any instrument or contrivance (other than a firearm) which is intended for trapping, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, [which includes virus, bacteria, or other micro-organism,] or any other form of plant or animal life (other than man and other than bacteria, virus, or other microorganism on or in living man or other living animals); but not including equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold separately therefrom.? In addition, the Ultraviolet Lamps are 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.

Defendants (1)

• Alfa Laval IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALFA LAVAL INC

  955 MEARNS ROAD, WARMINSTER, PA, 18974-9998

  Registry ID: 110000817698

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Alfa Laval Inc (0017)entered 2024-03-01

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-03-01Final Order Issued
• 2024-03-07Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-03-19Enforcement Action Data Entered