Micro Flo Accused Of Falsely Labeling Pesticides

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Subject:   Micro Flo Accused Of Falsely Labeling Pesticides
 Date:      Wed, 17 Oct 2001 18:04:25 -0400
From:        Stephen Tvedten <steve@getipm.com>
Organization:     Get Set Inc. (www.getipm.com)

To:     Paul Helliker <phelliker@cdpr.ca.gov>
          Director, State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation 

cc:    Christine Whitman whitman.christine@epa.gov

Dear Mr. Helliker, I thought you might like to read the following:     

Micro Flo Accused Of Falsely Labeling Pesticides

 MEMPHIS, Tenn — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accused Micro Flo Co. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF Corp., of illegally marketing millions of pounds of insecticides containing falsely labeled ingredients.

The Agency said in a civil complaint served on Sept. 12 that from 1996 top 1999, pesticide manufacturer Micro Flo imported thousands of drums of insecticide ingredients with false paperwork indicating that the drums came from a manufacturer in India approved by EPA. In fact, the Agency said the chemicals came from unapproved manufacturers in several countries.

EPA  is seeking $3.7 million in penalties for violations of federal pesticide laws.

Micro Flo President Bryan Wilson issued the following statement in response to EPA’s actions.

"Micro Flo fully intends to appropriately resolve the issues raised by EPA. The law in this area is ambiguous, and responsible pesticide manufacturers sometimes interpret the law differently from EPA," Wilson said. "Micro Flo's products remain registered and effective for their intended uses. Moreover, Micro Flo has already put into place procedures intended to prevent recurrence of the conduct that EPA claims to be a violation."

The company can seek a settlement or argue its case before an administrative judge.

Tuesday, October 9, 2001  http://www.pctonline.com/News/news.asp?Id=867

Well Mr. Helliker,  Just another proof that there simply is no way to find out the true health risk of your "registered" pesticide POISONS.

Respectfully,  Stephen L. Tvedten

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