EPA v. Marrone Bio Innovations

Case summary

On November 10, 2016, Region 10 refused an unregistered pesticide import from Marrone Bio Innovations located in Davis, California, through a 17C denial under FIFRA, which prevents unregistered products from entering ports of the U.S. The import consisted of 34,500 pounds of mislabeled Venerate XC Bioinsecticide, which was denied entry and returned to Canada for relabeling. Mislabeled pesticides and unregistered pesticides have the potential to harm the environment and human health if they have not been assessed for risks and/or are not used safely due to incorrect label directions. Region 10's action to deny importation of mislabeled and unregistered pesticides protects people and the environment from potential harm. The company was not allowed to import the mislabeled pesticide and the product was refused entry into a port of the U.S.

Defendants (1)

• Marrone Bio InnovationsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS

  1540 DREW AVE, DAVIS, CA, 95618

  Registry ID: 110063865928

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2A — Label Alter/Detach

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Marrone Bio Innovationsentered 2016-11-10

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-11-10Final Order Issued
• 2017-01-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-01-24Enforcement Action Closed