EPA v. SBM Life Science Corporation

Case summary

On September 1, 2026, the EPA Headquarters issued a Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order (SSURO) to SBM Life Science Corporation (SBM) 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 section 12(a)(1)(E). These provisions make it unlawful for any person to distribute or sell pesticides that are adulterated or misbranded. The SSURO also prohibits SBM 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 (2)

• c/o Sara Beth Watson, Wiley Rein LLPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• SBM Life Science CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SBM LIFE SCIENCE CORPORATION

  11000 WESTON PARKWAY, SUITE 150, CARY, NC, 27513

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SBM Life Science Corporationentered 2026-09-01

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-09-01Final Order Issued
• 2026-10-15Enforcement Action Data Entered