EPA v. ZX Trade Inc - Purpleglow Ultraviolet Sterilamp (COVID-19)

Case summary

The disinfect claim and the sterilize claims for the devices are misleading because 'disinfect' and 'sterilize' are two different standards. The disinfect and sterilize claims are not supported by the efficacy data. The statements are considered false and misleading pursuant to 40 C.F.R. 156.10(a)(5) and the devices are misbranded as defined by FIFRA Section 2(q)(1)(A), 7 U.S.C. Section 136q(1)(A). All pesticide devices are required to be labeled in accordance with 40 C.F.R. Part 156, and any devices entering the United States cannot be misbranded (see Section 17 of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. Section 136o(c)). The distribution of a misbranded pesticide device is an unlawful act under FIFRA Section 12(a)(1)(F), 7 U.S.C. Section 136j(a)(1)(F).

Defendants (1)

• ZX Trade IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ZX TRADE INC

  1435 UTICA STREET, DENVER, CO, 80204

  Registry ID: 110070916243

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ZX Trade Inc - Purpleglow Ultraviolet Sterilamp (COVID-19)entered 2021-03-03

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-03-03Final Order Issued
• 2021-03-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-03-04Enforcement Action Data Entered