EPA v. Norwigen Industry -YIOU Air Purifier (Model: P1802) (COVID-19)

Case summary

The importer, Norwigen Industry CO. LTD., attempted to import YIOU Air Purifier (Model: P1802) devices into the United States. The devices contained the pesticide claim block 99.99% of bacteria and allergens and also, contained graphics with the claim 99.99% antimicrobial. Both claims are overly broad and efficacy data was not provided to support the claims when requested. If a website contains false or misleading information, the product may be considered misbranded as defined at FIFRA 2(q)(1)(A), 7 U.S.C. Section 136(q)(1)(A)

Defendants (1)

• Norwigen Industry Co. LTDNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORWIGEN INDUSTRY CO LTD

  1250 SIMMS STREET, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80401

  Registry ID: 110071141606

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Norwigen Industry -YIOU Air Purifier (Model: P1802) (COVID-19)entered 2021-12-22

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-12-22Final Order Issued
• 2021-12-22Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-10-11Enforcement Action Data Entered