EPA settlement with Haifa North America in Altamonte Springs, Florida resolves alleged TSCA reporting violations

Summary:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Haifa North America, Inc. (Haifa) in Altamonte Springs, Florida, requiring the company to pay a civil penalty of $664,267 for violating chemical data reporting regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA alleged that Haifa failed to submit reports for 32 chemical substances imported between 2016 and 2019. The company imports chemicals for businesses that formulate specialty fertilizers and plant nutrition solutions for agricultural applications. The settlement requires Haifa to pay the penalty within 30 days and submit the required reports. This case highlights the importance of companies complying with TSCA regulations to ensure accurate and updated information on commercially-produced chemicals.