Watts failed to display EPA establishment numbers clearly and prominently on its labels and did not file all necessary importation requirements. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA establishment numbers must appear on the labels of pesticide devices, and the importer of such devices must submit a Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices form before the arrival of the shipment in the United States.

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“The sale of misbranded products that claim to sterilize or kill microorganisms is both unlawful and a clear risk to human health,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman. “EPA is committed to enforcing laws that protect our communities.”

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SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Watts Regulator Company for alleged violations of federal law related to sale or distribution of misbranded water filtration devices and importation of pesticides into the United States. Watts, which is headquartered in Massachusetts, imported devices through a port of entry in Nogales, Arizona. Watts will pay $60,558 in civil penalties as part of the settlement.

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These are quarter-turn operation that has a hollow ball inside on a seal that rotates inside the valve to open the flow or isolate liquids or gas through a pipe supply line. You can easily tell whether a valve is open or closed based on the position of the operating handle. At Plumbing Sales we stock all kinds of valve for gas, as well as for water types. Suitable for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications.

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Are you looking for valves for water or gas? You’ve come to the right place. We stock a large range of quality gas and water standards approved lever ball valves, butterfly handle valves, lockable, copper press crimp valves, hot water system valves, mini valves, stainless steel 316 valves, underground valves and PVC valves.

EPA Region 9, which covers Arizona, conducted an investigation and determined that Watts was making claims that various water filtration products it was importing reduced water impurities, reduced parasitic cysts, killed microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and mold, and sterilized. The EPA concluded that Watts distributed misbranded devices, which included false and misleading claims on their labeling.

These valve for gas and water products are Australian Standards and AGA approved, and Watermark compliant for use in Australia. At Plumbing Sales we only stock products that are used by industry professionals and meet industry standards. You can be sure when you shop with us; you will receive a high-quality product that withstands the test of time.

Our products are durable and reliable even after long periods of disuse. If you need to control or shut off the supply of water or gas with a reliable valve, ball valve types are a good choice. With little maintenance required for years, isolating this kind of valves are compatible with many plumbing, irrigation, and industrial installations.

While pesticide devices are not required to be registered by the EPA, companies that sell or distribute them may not make any false or misleading claims, and scientific studies must support all public health claims.