EPA v. Walter's Shoe Care Inc. (NORA)

Case summary

On April 18, 2023, EPA requested U.S. CBP refuse admission of a shipment containing Walter's Disinfecting Wipes. Based on the information provided to EPA by CBP, EPA determined that the quantity of Walter's Disinfecting 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) was completed 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)

• Walter's Shoe Care Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WALTER'S SHOE CARE INC.

  4908 HIGHWAY 7, WOODBRIDGE, GU, L4L1S8

  Registry ID: 110071425252

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Walter's Shoe Care Inc.entered 2023-04-18

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2023-04-18Final Order Issued
• 2023-05-08Enforcement Action Data Entered