EPA v. Brands International Corp. (NORA)

Case summary

On March 2, 2023, EPA requested U.S. Customs and Border Protection Refuse Admission of an unregistered pesticide. EPA determined that the quantity of Germs Be Gone Sanitizing Wet Wipes was not registered under FIFRA. Further, neither the Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices (NOA), EPA Form 3540-1, or its electronic equivalent in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) had been submitted for the shipment. The importation of an unregistered pesticide is a violation of Section 12(a)(1)(A) of FIFRA. The failure to submit the NOA or its electronic equivalent is a violation of Section 12(a)(2)(N) of FIFRA.

Defendants (1)

• Brands International Corp.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRANDS INTERNATIONAL CORP.

  594 NEWPARK BOULEVARD, NEWMARKET, GU, L3X2S2

  Registry ID: 110071399226

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Brands International Corp.entered 2023-03-02

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2023-03-02Final Order Issued
• 2023-03-09Enforcement Action Data Entered