EPA v. Moreno & Sons Co. N.O.R.A. (COVID-19)

Case summary

On June 7, 2020, Moreno & Sons Co. attempted to import Bonita Alcohol Sanitizing Spray. The broker provided photographs of the bottles of this product. These showed that the label on the bottle bore the following pesticidal claims and directions for use: Sanitizing Spray; .... suitable for cleaning and disinfecting the surfaces of general objects such as furniture, watches, and facilities... The label did not contain an EPA registration number or an EPA establishment number. The Bonita Alcohol Sanitizing Spray disinfectant is an unregistered pesticide. The distribution of an unregistered pesticide is an unlawful act under FIFRA Section 12(a)(1)(A), 7 U.S.C. Section 136j(a)(1)(A). All pesticides are required to be registered with EPA before their entry into the United States (unless certain exemptions are met), and pesticides entering the United States cannot be misbranded. This Shipment with Entry Number AQZ 04906767, is denied pursuant to Section 17(c) of FIFRA 7 U.S.C. Section 136o(c).

Defendants (1)

• Moreno & Sons CoNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MORENO & SONS CO.

  125 KIRKTON ST, HENDERSON, NV, 89012

  Registry ID: 110070814787

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Moreno & Sons Co. N.O.R.A. (COVID-19)entered 2020-06-17

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-06-17Final Order Issued
• 2020-06-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-06-18Enforcement Action Data Entered