U.S. EPA settles with SoCal mold prevention company for $11,700

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U.S. EPA settles with SoCal mold prevention company for $11,700

U.S. EPA.gov (press release) - Washington,DC

Release date: 06/14/2007

http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/c48c3728f4351d24852572fa00

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Sample bottles lacked safety information, directions for use

LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a

settlement with American Mold Guard, Inc., a San Capistrano,

Calif. mold prevention company, for $11,700 for alleged violations

of federal pesticide law.

The EPA determined that the company, located at 30200 Rancho Viejo

Road, had been repackaging AMG-X40 - a registered pesticide - into 2

oz. containers, and distributing them as samples to customers who

received its mold prevention services. The samples were missing most

of the pesticide's required labeling, including warnings against

skin contact and first aid directions in case skin contact occurred.

" Federal law requires that pesticide labels carry appropriate use

directions and warnings, " said

, Associate Director of the EPA's Communities and

Ecosystems Division for the EPA's Pacific Southwest

Region. " Consumers need the correct information to ensure that they

are applying pesticide products safely. "

Producers, sellers, and distributors must ensure that pesticides are

labeled with an EPA Registration Number, an EPA Establishment Number

that identifies the production facility, information concerning the

producer, directions for use and other safety information necessary

to protect consumers and the environment.

This action was based on a December 2006 inspection conducted by the

California Department of Pesticide Regulation at the EPA's request.

The settlement follows a Stop Sale, Use, and Removal Order that was

issued earlier this year to prevent further distribution of the

mislabeled pesticide until this matter could be resolved.

For more information on pesticide regulation and enforcement, please

visit EPA's Web site at:

http://www.epa.gov/compliance/civil/fifra/index.html

Contact Information: Francisco Arcaute, (213) 244-1815, Cell: (213)

798-1404, arcaute.francisco@...