EPA v. Ferber Enterprises USA, LLC

Case summary

On April 3, 2024, the EPA Headquarters issued a Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order (SSURO) to Ferber Enterprises USA LLC (Ferber), ordering the company to immediately stop the sale or distribution of pesticide products that the EPA had reason to believe were being offered for sale in violation of FIFRA sections 12(a)(1)(A). These provisions make it unlawful for any person to distribute or sell pesticides that are unregistered. The SSURO also prohibits Ferber from using, selling, offering for sale, holding for sale, shipping, or delivering for shipment the subject pesticides for any reason, unless approved by the EPA in writing. The SSURO shall remain in effect unless and until revoked, terminated, suspended, or modified in writing by the EPA.

Defendants (1)

• Ferber Enterprises USA LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FERBER ENTERPRISES USA LLC

  16192 COASTAL HWY, LEWES, DE, 19958-3608

  Registry ID: 110071861033

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ferber Enterprises USA, LLCentered 2024-04-03

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-04-03Final Order Issued
• 2024-10-16Enforcement Action Data Entered