EPA v. DAS Companies Inc. (COVID-19)

Case summary

The shipment that arrived at the border for import was in violation of FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(A) (7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(1)(A)), which states that it is unlawful for any person to distribute or sell any pesticide that is not registered under section 3 of FIFRA (7 U.S.C. ? 136a). Under FIFRA, a pesticide is any substance (including antimicrobials) intended for a pesticidal purpose, i.e., use for the purpose of preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest or use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. (See 40 C.F.R. ? 152.15.)

Defendants (1)

• DAS Companies Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DAS COMPANIES INC

  724 LAWN RD, PALMYRA, PA, 17078

  Registry ID: 110006852012

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DAS Companies Inc. (COVID-19)entered 2021-03-15

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-03-15Final Order Issued
• 2021-05-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-06-01Enforcement Action Data Entered