EPA v. MECHATRONICS USA LLC

Case summary

On May 22, 2024, Region 1 issued a NORA to Mechatronics USA LLC for the attempted importation of an unregistered disinfectant product (Starrsed Disinfectant) from the Netherlands into the United States. The product is marketed as a disinfectant and is not registered as a pesticide in violation of Section 3 of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136a. Importing this product is a violation of FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(A), 7 U.S.C. 136j(a)(1)(A), as a distribution or sale of an unregistered pesticide. FIFRA import, sale and distribution requirements are enforced federally and not delegated to the states. There are no known environmental justice issues associated with this matter.

Defendants (1)

• Mechatronics USA LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MECHATRONICS USA LLC

  20 ALTIERI WAY, #4, WARWICK, RI, 02886

  Registry ID: 110071537881

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MECHATRONICS USA LLCentered 2024-05-22

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-05-22Final Order Issued
• 2024-05-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-05-24Enforcement Action Data Entered