On July 21, 2023, EPA issued a NORA that stated in part:
Based on the information provided by the importer of record or broker, EPA has made a determination that the quantity of Norwex Envirosponge BacLock 10.2cmx15.2 cm Pack of 2 Amethyst, Norwex EnviroCloth Recycled BL 35x35cm/13.8x13.8in Teal NA, Norwex Wet Mop RCBL 14x52cm Graphite W/Teal Trim and Norwex Counter Cloth Napkins Set of 4 BacLock RC Mushroom W Seamist are not registered under FIFRA. Further, neither the Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices (NOA), EPA Form 3540-1, or its electronic equivalent in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) has been completed for this shipment. The importation of an unregistered pesticide is a violation of Section 12(a)(1)(A) of FIFRA. The failure to submit the NOA or its electronic equivalent is a violation of Section 12(a)(2)(N) of FIFRA.
Pursuant to the authority of Section 17(c) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136o(c), and the regulations at 19 C.F.R. 12.114, EPA is recommending that the quantity Norwex Envirosponge BacLock 10.2cmx15.2 cm Pack of 2 Amethyst, Norwex EnviroCloth Recycled BL 5x35cm/13.8x13.8in Teal NA, Norwex Wet Mop RCBL 14x52cm Graphite W/Teal Trim and Norwex Counter Cloth Napkins Set of 4 BacLock RC Mushroom W Seamist imported under Entry Number EMO-03824845 be Refused Admission into the United States.