EPA v. ASTEC BIO USA, INC.
Case summary
On January 23, 2023, EPA Region 1 issued a Stop Sale, Use, Or Removal Order (SSURO) to Astec Bio USA Inc. (Astec Bio USA) located in Hingham, Massachusetts. The SSURO is based on FIFRA violations related to the sale and distribution of unregistered pesticides as well as the failure to file Notices of Arrival for the importation of pesticide products. EPA has reason to believe that Astec Bio USA imported, sold, and distributed unregistered disinfectant products to customers in the In-Vitro Fertilization industry. There are no known environmental justice issues associated with Astec Bio USA.
Defendants (1)
- Astec Bio USA Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
ASTEC BIO USA, INC.
10 KEITH WAY, SUITE 3, HINGHAM, MA, 02043
Registry ID: 110071362062
Statutes cited
- FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide
Enforcement conclusions (1)
ASTEC BIO USA, INC.entered 2023-01-23
Primary law: FIFRA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2023-01-23Final Order Issued
- 2023-01-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2023-01-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3603482123
- Case number
- 01-2023-4006
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 01
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Unregistered Pesticide
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-2023-4006 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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