EPA v. Richmont Industries, LLC (NOW)

Case summary

This Notice of Warning constitutes formal notification by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 (EPA) pursuant to Section 14(a)(4) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. Section 136l(a)(4). Based on a review of seven imports of DisinfeX Disinfecting Wipes, EPA Reg. No. 98194-1, to the seaport of Los Angeles/Long Beach, California (Port Code 2704), on June 24, 2025, EPA has determined that Richmond Industries, LLC (RI), Importer of Record, violated Section 12(a)(1)(E) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. Section 136j(a)(1)(E) with each shipment by distributing a misbranded pesticide.

Defendants (1)

• Lorie MaerkiNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RICHMONT INDUSTRIES, LLC

  17 STATE STREET, 21ST FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, 10004

  Registry ID: 110071957422

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Richmont Industries, LLC (NOW)entered 2025-06-25

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-06-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-06-25Final Order Issued
• 2025-07-18Enforcement Action Data Entered