EPA v. Farm Water Systems (COVID-19)

Case summary

The shipment that arrived at the border for import was in violation of FIFRA section 12(a)(2)(L), which states that it is unlawful for any person to produce a pesticide or pesticide device subject to the Act in an unregistered establishment. Under FIFRA, a device that makes pesticidal claims is a pesticide device, and it must be produced in an establishment registered with the EPA prior to distribution or sale. (40 C.F.R. ? 167.20(a)(3)) This product, Farm Water Systems Ozone Generator System, makes pesticidal claims

Defendants (1)

• Farm Water SystemsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PORT OF PEMBINA

  10980 I-29, PEMBINA, ND, 58271

  Registry ID: 110070864754

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2L — Establishment Registration

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Farm Water Systems (COVID-19)entered 2020-05-21

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-05-21Final Order Issued
• 2020-08-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-10-21Enforcement Action Data Entered