EPA v. Winix America, Inc (COVID-19)

Case summary

On March 17, 2022, EPA Region 10 issued a Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order (SSURO) to Winix America, Inc. (Vernon Hills, Illinois) to prohibit the further importation, distribution, and sale of unregistered and misbranded pesticides and misbranded pesticide devices in violation of Sections 12(a)(1)(A), (E) and (F) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136j(a)(1)(A), (E) and (F). The Order prohibits the further distribution and sale of more than 30 pesticides and devices. The company has been working cooperatively with the Agency to identify all violative products and has requested permission to relabel the products in the US. The Order is effective immediately and will give EPA formal control over the movement and transfer of the products.

Defendants (1)

• Winix America, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WINIX AMERICA DISTRIBUTION CENTER CHICAGO

  220 N FAIRWAY DR, VERNON HILLS, IL, 60061

  Registry ID: 110071182624

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded
• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Winix America, Incentered 2022-03-17

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-03-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-03-17Final Order Issued
• 2022-03-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-03-30Enforcement Action Closed