EPA v. Parson Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Untied Chemical & Supplies and Stepan Company

Case summary

Respondents distributed and/or sold pesticide products with composition that differs from the composition described in the statement required in connection with its registration under Section 3 of FIFRA in violation of Section 12(a)(1)(C)of FIFRA and with labeling that excludes required precautionary statements which may be necessary and if complied with together with any requirements under Section 3(d) of FIFRA, is adequate to protect health and the environment in violation of Section 12(a)(1)(E) of FIFRA.

Defendants (2)

• Stepan CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Parson Enterprise IncorporatedNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• PARSON ENTERPRISES INC D/B/A A&F CUSTOM CHEMICAL COMPANY

  2021 WASHINGTON ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108

  Registry ID: 110022536683

• STEPAN COMPANY

  22 W FRONTAGE ROAD, NORTHFIELD, IL, 60093

  Registry ID: 110040075682

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded
• FIFRA 12A1C — Composition Difference

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Parson Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Untied Chemical & Supplies and Stepan Companyentered 2010-11-08

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $60,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-11-08Final Order Issued
• 2010-11-08Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-11-18Enforcement Action Closed
• 2010-12-10Enforcement Action Data Entered