EPA v. DSM FOOD SPECIALTIES USA, INC. C/O EAST COAST WAREHOUSE

Case summary

On February 2, Region 3 issued a Notice of Refusal of Admission (NORA) to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refuse admission of a misbranded pesticide imported through Port of Chester, PA. It is a violation of FIFRA to sell or distribute misbranded pesticides. The importer must export the pesticide out of the country or destroy it according to state and local regulations, and must provide documentation to Region 3. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture was copied on the NORA. This action supports the Powering the Great American Comeback initiative - Pillar 1: Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American.

Defendants (1)

• DSM FOOD SPECIALTIES USA, INC. C/O EAST COAST WARENamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DSM FOOD SPECIALTIES USA, INC. C/O EAST COAST WAREHOUSE

  3433 MOORE STREET, PHLADELPHIA, PA, 19145

  Registry ID: 110070044785

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DSM FOOD SPECIALTIES USA, INC. C/O EAST COAST WAREHOUSEentered 2026-02-05

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-02-05Final Order Issued
• 2026-02-24Enforcement Action Data Entered