EPA v. Bedoukian Research Inc. Denial Letter & ESA

Case summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewed an imported shipment by Bedoukian Research Inc. and by this letter conveys its recommendation that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seize or export the included Horsefly-Trap and Parts; 440 pieces for violations of FIFRA Section 12(a)(1)(F). On August 17 2026, R9 issued an Expedited Settlement Agreement for Bedoukian Research, Inc. of Danbury, Connecticut for $2,700. Bedoukian Research, Inc attempted to import a misbranded pesticide device for further sale and distribution in the U.S. After consultation with EPA, Bedoukian Research agreed to relabel the products at its registered establishment in Danbury, Connecticut.

Defendants (5)

• Gail BedoukianNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• shipper is Tianjin Innopro Science & TechnologyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• carrier is Zim Integrated Shipping ServicesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• import broker is William B Skinner IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• importer/consignee is Bedoukian Research IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• BEDOUKIAN RESEARCH INC.

  6 COMMERCE DR., DANBURY, CT, 06810

  Registry ID: 110070542179

• PORT OF LOS ANGELES / LONG BEACH

  SEASIDE AVE, LONG BEACH, CA, 90731

  Registry ID: 110060346914

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1F — Device Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (2)

• Bedoukian Research Inc. ESAentered 2026-09-03

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $2,700

• Bedoukian Research Inc. Denial Letterentered 2026-06-01

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-06-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-06-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-09-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2026-09-03Final Order Issued