EPA v. TASTEPOINT, INC.

Case summary

September 20, 2023 EPA Region III filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order, simultaneously commencing and concluding an administrative action proceeding against Tastepoint, Inc. ( Tastepoint ) located at 7800 Holstein Avenue, Philadelphia, PA ( Facility? for alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( RCRA ) and the authorized Pennsylvania Hazardous Waste Management Regulations. The violations were discovered after EPA sent Tastepoint a request for information letter on June 11, 2021. Tastepoint produces flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic actives at the Facility. The violations in the settlement include: (1) operation without a hazardous waste permit or interim status; (2) failure to notify as a large quantity generator of hazardous waste; (3) failure to maintain an adequate contingency plan at the Facility; (4) failure to maintain written hazardous waste management job descriptions at the Facility; (5) failure to provide RCRA training; and (6) failure to submit a biennial report. The Facility is in an area of potential EJ concern. Region 3 notified PADEP, which had no objections to this action. Per the terms of the Consent Agreement, Tastepoint will pay a civil penalty in the amount of $61,840.00.

Defendants (1)

• TASTEPOINT, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• TASTEPOINT, INC.

  7800 HOLSTEIN AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19153

  Registry ID: 110070543999

• OTTENS FLAVORS

  7800 HOLSTEIN AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19153

  Registry ID: 110038129897

Statutes cited

• RCRA 3002 — Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TASTEPOINT, INC.entered 2023-09-20

  Primary law: RCRA

  Federal penalty: $61,840

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-09-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-09-20Final Order Issued
• 2023-09-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-11-17Enforcement Action Closed