Michael S. Regan 16th Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency | Official Website
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order to Excell Air Filters, located at 600 Union Street, Ashland, Ohio, to immediately cease the sale and distribution of two products: “Antimicrobial Filter” and “Allergen Filter.” These products were found to contain unregistered pesticides, a violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
The EPA's action aims to prevent further sales and distribution of these products, which are treated with unregistered pesticides and offered for sale online. The company’s website has made public health and safety claims about these products, including assertions that they could or should be used against the COVID-19 virus.
Under FIFRA, pesticides must undergo evaluation through the EPA’s registration process to ensure they perform as intended before their distribution or sale. The agency will not register a pesticide until it is determined that the product does not pose an unreasonable risk to human health or the environment when used as directed. Registered products have EPA-approved labeling that provides users with important information regarding safety and application. Unregistered products have not been evaluated and may not function as advertised or may mislead consumers.
For more information on the safe use of pesticides, visit EPA’s website.
