EPA v. Velstand International, Inc. # 8XR-00040129 (COVID-19)

Case summary

Entry # 8XR-00040129. Contained - The quantity is 850 cartons of 42 packs, with a total of 35,700 packs (9,860 kilograms). The Alcohol Antibacterial Wipes described above is an unregistered pesticide. The distribution of an unregistered pesticide is an unlawful act under FIFRA Section 12(a)(1)(A), 7 U.S.C. Section 136j(a)(1)(A). All pesticides are required to be registered with EPA before their entry into the United States (unless certain exemptions are met), and pesticides entering the United States cannot be misbranded. Therefore, this entry is denied pursuant to Section 17(c) of FIFRA 7 U.S.C. Section 136o(c). Additionally, the Alcohol Antibacterial Wipes did not bear an EPA establishment number and it is unlawful for a producer to produce a pesticide in an unregistered establishment pursuant to Section 12(a)(2)(L) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. Section 136j(a)(2)(L). Finally, the Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices was not filed on EPA Form 3540-1 in accordance with 19 C.F.R. ? 12.112. Failure to file a report required by the Act is a violation of FIFRA Section 12(a)(2)(N), 7 U.S.C. Section 136(j)(a)(2)(N).

Defendants (1)

• Velstand InternationalNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VELSTAND INTERNATIONAL, INC.

  400 SUNNY ISLES BOULEVARD, APT. 1506, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL, 33160

  Registry ID: 110070836441

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2L — Establishment Registration
• FIFRA 12A2N — Failure to File Reports
• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Velstand International, Inc. # 8XR-00040129 (COVID-19)entered 2020-06-24

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-06-24Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-06-24Final Order Issued
• 2020-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered