EPA Penalties For Manufacturers Of Shoes And Boots Claiming To Be Antibacterial And Mildew Proof

2010/6/17 9:38:00 44

EPA

(EPA) in May 2010, the company issued a ticket to several manufacturers claiming that their products had insect resistant and antibacterial functions without prior approval from the EPD.

The EPA specifically states that products that claim to eradicate or prevent bacteria or bacteria are identified as pesticides and must be registered with EPD before distribution or sale.

EPA points out these

product

The use of silver based antibacterial chemicals controlled by EPD lists to prevent deterioration. These products have not been tested or registered to prevent bacteria, mildew or mildew.

VFOutdoor, which produces Wrangler, Vand and North Face brand apparel footwear products, has been fined $207 thousand and 500 for claiming that its production and marketing of more than 60 kinds of shoes are antibacterial and can inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

California

Califone International claims that its earphones can prevent bacteria, mold and mold infections and is fined 220 thousand dollars.

Component Hardware and JohnS.Dull of New Jersey sold Saniguardhardware, claiming that the product was treated with a surface that was able to control the growth of coliform, Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, but was fined $98 thousand without verification.

The EPA specifically appealed to consumers to take a closer look at the EPD registration number printed on the product label and follow the label instructions to use the product.