EPA v. VETBIOTEK INC

Case summary

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 - NOTICE OF REFUSAL OF ADMISSION FIFRA 12(a)(1)(A) To sell or distribute to any person any pesticide that is not registered under Section 3 or whose registration has been cancelled or suspended, except to the extent that distribution or sale otherwise has been authorized by the Administrator under FIFRA. Specifically, the pesticide product does not appear to be registered as a pesticide with the EPA, but makes pesticidal claims such as ?antiseptic and antibiofilm protection? for use on surfaces such as scrubs, face masks, other inanimate surfaces, pet bedding and personal protective equipment. FIFRA 12(a)(2)(N) Failure to file reports required by the Act. The importer or the importer's agent did not file or did not complete: o A Notice of Arrival of Pesticide and Devices (NOA) EPA Form 3540-1 prior to the arrival of the shipment in the U.S. or; o An electronic alternative to the NOA filed with the entry documentation via any U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorized electronic data interchange system

Defendants (1)

• VETBIOTEK INCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VETBIOTEK INC

  11401 BELCHER ROAD SOUTH SUITE 260, LARGO, FL, 33773

  Registry ID: 110070916312

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2N — Failure to File Reports
• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VETBIOTEK INCentered 2021-02-09

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-02-09Final Order Issued
• 2021-02-09Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-02-13Enforcement Action Data Entered