Master Label for Genics Inc. Cobra Rod, EPA Registration Number 71653-2, that is registered with the EPA. Because the items listed above were missing, the pesticides in the import listed above are misbranded. Distribution or sale of a misbranded pesticide is a violation of section 12(a)(1)(E) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(1)(E).
The shipment that arrived at the border for import was also in violation of FIFRA section 12(a)(2)(N),a registrant, wholesaler, dealer, retailer, or other distributor filed false documents required by the Act. As stated above, this product, Genics Inc. Cobra Rod, is a registered pesticide, EPA Reg. No. 71653-2. Per 19 C.F.R. ? 12.114, the required Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices (Notice of Arrival), EPA Form 3540-1 was submitted with false information. The Notice of Arrival Form indicated that there were 10 boxes of Genics Inc. Cobra Rod, weighing 3 pounds each, for a total weight of 30 pounds. The label that was submitted as part of the Notice of Arrival package information indicated that the product was ?500 rods? and weighed ?18.6 pounds?. Upon inspection of the product photos provided it was determined that the actual products were labeled with two weights: ?100 2? COBRA RODS X .397 oz each? and Net Weight 500 rods?Total Weight 18.6 lbs?.