# Norwex USA Inc. (NORA)
> **Administrative - Formal** · FY2023 · — · —
## Case
- **Activity ID:** `3603682814`
- **Case Number:** 05-2023-0068
- **Type:** Administrative - Formal
- **Lead:** EPA
- **Outcome:** —
- **Penalty assessed:** —
- **Cost recovery:** —
- **Compliance action $:** —
- **Multimedia (multi-env):** —
## Defendants
- Norwex USA Inc. (complaint) (settlement)
## Summary

On July 21, 2023, EPA issued a NORA that stated in part:

Based on the information provided by the importer of record or broker, EPA has made a determination that the quantity of Norwex Envirosponge BacLock 10.2cmx15.2 cm Pack of 2 Amethyst, Norwex EnviroCloth Recycled BL 35x35cm/13.8x13.8in Teal NA, Norwex Wet Mop RCBL 14x52cm Graphite W/Teal Trim and Norwex Counter Cloth Napkins Set of 4 BacLock RC Mushroom W Seamist are not registered under FIFRA. Further, neither the Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices (NOA), EPA Form 3540-1, or its electronic equivalent in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) has been completed for this shipment. The importation of an unregistered pesticide is a violation of Section 12(a)(1)(A) of FIFRA. The failure to submit the NOA or its electronic equivalent is a violation of Section 12(a)(2)(N) of FIFRA.

Pursuant to the authority of Section 17(c) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. 136o(c), and the regulations at 19 C.F.R. 12.114, EPA is recommending that the quantity Norwex Envirosponge BacLock 10.2cmx15.2 cm Pack of 2 Amethyst, Norwex EnviroCloth Recycled BL 5x35cm/13.8x13.8in Teal NA, Norwex Wet Mop RCBL 14x52cm Graphite W/Teal Trim and Norwex Counter Cloth Napkins Set of 4 BacLock RC Mushroom W Seamist imported under Entry Number EMO-03824845 be Refused Admission into the United States.

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