EPA Reaches $546,972 Settlement with Beckart Environmental in Kenosha, Wisconsin for Allegedly Selling Unregistered Pesticide Products
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Beckart Environmental, Inc., of Kenosha, Wisconsin, for allegedly selling and distributing unregistered pesticide products in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Beckart Environmental, Inc. will pay a $546,972 penalty.
Beckart Environmental, Inc. allegedly sold or distributed the unregistered pesticides, Aqua Dry and Air Relief 3001, with the claim that these products kill bacteria, germs, and viruses. Under FIFRA, products that claim to kill, destroy, prevent, or repel bacteria or viruses are considered pesticides. All pesticides distributed or sold in the United States are required to be registered by the EPA to ensure that the products perform as intended, and will not harm people, non-target species, or the environment when used as directed. Pesticidal claims can only be made for products that have been registered with EPA.
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