With the development of the North American epidemic and the post-epidemic era, the demand for sterilization, disinfection, insect repellent, and mosquito-killing electrical products and equipment has increased. There are more and more disinfection and antibacterial appliances, air sterilization equipment, and non-medical insect and mosquito-repelling equipment. A large number of electrical products or equipment for use are exported to the United States. According to the requirements of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act), sterilization, disinfection, insect repellent, and mosquito-killing electrical products are all within the scope of EPA control. Therefore, manufacturers and sellers need to pay special attention to the specific control requirements of the EPA to avoid being denied entry when the goods enter the US customs.
EPA-controlled electrical products and equipment:
Ozone sterilizer, ultraviolet disinfection, UV water filter, UV air filter, UV mosquito lamp, ultrasonic insect repellent equipment, UV sterilizer, high frequency bird repellent, electronic mouse repellent, air sterilization and purification equipment, and insect-killing appliances Such as equipment that uses physical functions to achieve disinfection and insecticide. Manufacturers of the above categories of products need to apply to the EPA and complete the company registration, obtain the EPA establishment number (Establishment Number), and provide the first export report and subsequent annual reports.
Specific control requirements
The Federal Pesticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of the United States FIFRA was enacted in 1947 and is included in Chapter 7 Section 136 of the U.S.C. It stipulates that all the above-mentioned product categories sold in the United States or exported to the United States belong to the EPA-controlled products of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and are controlled in the following two ways:
For insecticidal sterilization products (chemical substances will be used), such as pesticides, herbicides, antibacterial agents, etc., these products need to be registered in accordance with FIFRA directives and product registration (for this type of products, please contact us for further information) Consultation).
For disinfection, sterilization, insect repellent, and mosquito killing devices (Pesticide Devices) that use physical methods to achieve established functions (such as UV or ozone), only company registration is required.
Manufacturer establishment number application
According to the requirements of the FIFRA Act, the manufacturers of these controlled devices must first obtain a company number (Company Number, usually consisting of 5 digits XXXXX) through the EPA;
After obtaining the establishment number issued by the EPA (Establishment Number, the establishment number is composed of the company number plus the country and factory identification suffix, for example, XXXXX-CHN-01), the first export report (Initial) must be completed within 30 days. Report);
Subsequent to each year, the EPA annual production report must be submitted before March 1.
In addition, in accordance with the FIFRA Act and the Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 156, the labels and product information of these controlled devices must also meet the following requirements:
The manual must make a rigorous and correct statement on the performance of the product, and must not use any statements that may be misleading or deceptive;
The label must be printed with the EPA establishment number (Establishment Number);
Product packaging needs to meet the requirements of FIFRA section 25(c)(3);
The product must have related warnings, etc.
State Registration requirements
Since the United States is a federal country, there will be some differences between State Law and Federal Regulation/Art. That is, products that meet the requirements of Federal Regulations may not necessarily meet the requirements of state laws. For EPA-controlled Pesticide Devices, in addition to meeting the requirements of FIFRA, if the products will be sold to the following 8 states, they also need to meet the special requirements of these states. The governments of these states require state registration for these products, including submission and review of efficacy data and labels, before they can be sold or distributed in the state. Among them, Hawaii and Indiana also need to provide relevant sterilization efficacy reports. See the table below for specific requirements:
State registration content
State government registration time (natural days)
State Registration Validity Period (years)
Colorado
Factory information and product information
twenty one
1
Hawaii
Factory information, product information, and sterilization efficiency report
44
3
Indiana
Factory information, product information, and sterilization efficiency report
twenty one
1
New Mexico
Factory information and product information
twenty four
1
Oklahoma Oklahoma
Factory information and product information
11
1
Wyoming Wyoming
Factory information and product information
15
1
District of Columbia
Factory information and product information
7
1
Puerto Rico
Factory information and product information
135
2
In order for your products to enter the American market smoothly, you are welcome to consult for help and advice on meeting these new market requirements.
EPA-controlled electrical products and equipment:
Ozone sterilizer, ultraviolet disinfection, UV water filter, UV air filter, UV mosquito lamp, ultrasonic insect repellent equipment, UV sterilizer, high frequency bird repellent, electronic mouse repellent, air sterilization and purification equipment, and insect-killing appliances Such as equipment that uses physical functions to achieve disinfection and insecticide. Manufacturers of the above categories of products need to apply to the EPA and complete the company registration, obtain the EPA establishment number (Establishment Number), and provide the first export report and subsequent annual reports.
Specific control requirements
The Federal Pesticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of the United States FIFRA was enacted in 1947 and is included in Chapter 7 Section 136 of the U.S.C. It stipulates that all the above-mentioned product categories sold in the United States or exported to the United States belong to the EPA-controlled products of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and are controlled in the following two ways:
For insecticidal sterilization products (chemical substances will be used), such as pesticides, herbicides, antibacterial agents, etc., these products need to be registered in accordance with FIFRA directives and product registration (for this type of products, please contact us for further information) Consultation).
For disinfection, sterilization, insect repellent, and mosquito killing devices (Pesticide Devices) that use physical methods to achieve established functions (such as UV or ozone), only company registration is required.
Manufacturer establishment number application
According to the requirements of the FIFRA Act, the manufacturers of these controlled devices must first obtain a company number (Company Number, usually consisting of 5 digits XXXXX) through the EPA;
After obtaining the establishment number issued by the EPA (Establishment Number, the establishment number is composed of the company number plus the country and factory identification suffix, for example, XXXXX-CHN-01), the first export report (Initial) must be completed within 30 days. Report);
Subsequent to each year, the EPA annual production report must be submitted before March 1.
In addition, in accordance with the FIFRA Act and the Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 156, the labels and product information of these controlled devices must also meet the following requirements:
The manual must make a rigorous and correct statement on the performance of the product, and must not use any statements that may be misleading or deceptive;
The label must be printed with the EPA establishment number (Establishment Number);
Product packaging needs to meet the requirements of FIFRA section 25(c)(3);
The product must have related warnings, etc.
State Registration requirements
Since the United States is a federal country, there will be some differences between State Law and Federal Regulation/Art. That is, products that meet the requirements of Federal Regulations may not necessarily meet the requirements of state laws. For EPA-controlled Pesticide Devices, in addition to meeting the requirements of FIFRA, if the products will be sold to the following 8 states, they also need to meet the special requirements of these states. The governments of these states require state registration for these products, including submission and review of efficacy data and labels, before they can be sold or distributed in the state. Among them, Hawaii and Indiana also need to provide relevant sterilization efficacy reports. See the table below for specific requirements:
State registration content
State government registration time (natural days)
State Registration Validity Period (years)
Colorado
Factory information and product information
twenty one
1
Hawaii
Factory information, product information, and sterilization efficiency report
44
3
Indiana
Factory information, product information, and sterilization efficiency report
twenty one
1
New Mexico
Factory information and product information
twenty four
1
Oklahoma Oklahoma
Factory information and product information
11
1
Wyoming Wyoming
Factory information and product information
15
1
District of Columbia
Factory information and product information
7
1
Puerto Rico
Factory information and product information
135
2
In order for your products to enter the American market smoothly, you are welcome to consult for help and advice on meeting these new market requirements.