EPA v. Nik N Chaychuk (0042)

Case summary

These statements demonstrate a pesticidal intent pursuant to the definitions above. Based on the information available at this time, the Water Jet Cleaning Solution in the shipment referenced above is a device under FIFRA section 2(h), 7 U.S.C. ? 136(h), and 40 C.F.R ? 152.500(a) because it falls within the definition of ?any instrument or contrivance (other than a firearm) which is intended for trapping, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, [which includes virus, bacteria, or other micro-organism,] or any other form of plant or animal life (other than man and other than bacteria, virus, or other microorganism on or in living man or other living animals); but not including equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold separately therefrom.? The Water Jet Cleaning Solution is misbranded pursuant to FIFRA section 2(q)(1), 7 U.S.C.? 136(q)(1) because there is no EPA Establishment Number, no directions for use, and no caution or warning statements on its label.

Defendants (1)

• Nik N ChaychukNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NIK N CHAYCHUK

  89TH STREET SE, EVERETT, WA, 98208

  Registry ID: 110071948896

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2N — Failure to File Reports
• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Nik N Chaychuk (0042)entered 2025-05-21

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-05-21Final Order Issued
• 2025-05-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-06-03Enforcement Action Data Entered