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Region 6 - Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division
INSPECTION REPORT
Inspection Date(s): Media Program: Regulatory Program(s)
01/13/2026 Pesticides FIFRA 12(a)(1)
Company Name: Facility Name: Facility Physical Location:
(city, state, zip code) Mailing address:
(city, state, zip code) County/Parish: Facility Phone Number Facility Contact:
Xtralight LED Lighting Solutions Xtralight LED Lighting Solutions 8812 Frey Rd. Houston, TX 77034 8812 Frey Rd. Houston, TX 77034 Harris (713) 943-4927 Ben Bertens ben@xlm.com
I (832)971-5475 I General Manager
FRS Number: Identification/Permit Number: Media Identifier Number: NAICS: 335132 SIC: 3646
N/A N/A R06-2024-1028
Personnel participating in inspection:
Ben Bertens
Xtralight
Lee McMillan
EPA Region 6 - Pesticides
Enforcement (6ECDST)
Kiera Hancock
EPA Region 6 - Pesticides
Enforcement (6ECDST)
General Manager Lead Inspector
Inspector
EPA Lead Inspector Signature/Date
Supervisor Signature/Date
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Lee V. McMillan
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Gerardo Acosta
Digitally signed by LEE MCMILLAN Date: 2026.03.0~ 17:31 :58 -06'00'
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Digitally signed by I;ERARDO ACOSTA Date: 2026.03.03 0 7:11 :24 -06'00'
Date
6ENFORM-019-8 (10/31/2019)
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Section I - INTRODUCTION
Xtralight LED Lighting Solutions Inspection Date 1/13/2026
PURPOSE OF THE INSPECTION
I, EPA Region 6 inspector Lee McMillan accompanied by inspector Kiera Hancock began an investigation based on a follow-up to a tip and complaint submitted to the agency. I arrived at Xtralight LED Lighting Solutions at 11:45 PM on January 13, 2026, for an unannounced inspection. I presented my credentials to Mr. Ben Bertens, General Manager, and informed him that I was there to conduct an EPA inspection to determine compliance with the Federal Insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The scope of the inspection would be to review documents and any pesticide products for evaluation of the compliance with FIFRA (40 CFR Subpart 169.3 - Inspections).
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Xtralight LED Lighting Solutions is a major American lighting designer and manufacturer of commercial and industrial LED lighting fixtures, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1986, the company has spent nearly 40 years designing, engineering, and manufacturing energy-efficient lighting. Xtralight produces 99% of its lighting fixtures on a made-to-order basis and has no direct-to-consumer business. The company has less than 50 employees. Xtralight's annual revenues are under $10 million according to management.
Section II - OBSERVATIONS
On January 13, 2026, I sat with Mr. Ben Bertens and discussed the company's products. I asked Mr. Bertens about a UV light product it had marketed in 2020 that made pesticidal claims. Mr. Bertens informed me that during 2020, the company had been prepared to produce the UVC Ligthing product, but has since discontinued the product in 2022. I informed Mr. Berten that the product was still being marketed on the company website. Mr. Bertens stated that the company uses their website like a catalog to inform customers of the company's capability and the UVC light product was not intended for sale. Mr. Bertens made arrangement to remove the product from the website immediately.
At approximately 12:11 PM, I toured and inspected the Xtralight facility. During the investigation I viewed the Fabrication Area, Raw Material Warehouse, Assembly Area, and Shipping Department. No photos were taken during the inspection. The tour was concluded at 12:25 PM.
Section III - AREAS OF CONCERN
I conducted a closing conference with Mr. Bertens at 12:27 PM on January 13, 2026. The company did not have any sales information for the UVC Lighting product. The company's website advertising the product was addressed while I was on site. I was also informed that the company terminated its EPA Establishment Number in 2024. There were no areas of concern found during the inspection. I concluded the inspection and exited the facility at 12:30 PM.
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Section IV - FOLLOW UP
Xtralight LED Lighting Solutions Inspection Date 1/13/2026
No information was requested by EPA after exiting the facility on January 13, 2026. No additional concerns were found, and no additional information was requested.
Section V - LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1 - Notice of Inspection
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APPENDIX 1 NOTICE OF INSPECTION
&EPA United States Environment al Protect ion Agency
United States
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Washington, DC 20460
Notice of Inspection
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
Facility Name
Facility Address
Xtralight LED Lighting Solutions
8812 Frey Road, Houston, TX 77034
Name of Facility Official
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By my signature, I represent that I am an owner, operator or agent in charge of the facility being inspected, and attest that
the EPA, Designated State or Political Subdivision Employee or Officer identified on this form presented his or her credentials
prior to issuing this Notice of Inspection.
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Authority for Inspection
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For the purpose of inspecting and obtaining samples of any pesticides or devices packaged, labeled and released for shipment,
and samples of any containers or labeling for such pesticides or devices, in places where pesticides or devices are held for
distribution or sale [FIFRA 9(a) (7 U.S.C. 136g)]; and for the purpose of inspecting and obtaining copies of those records
specified in FIFRA 8 (7 U.S.C. 136f) and 40 C.F.R. Part 169.
Reasons for Inspections (Check applicable boxes)
Routine Inspection ~ For Cause Inspection
Violation FIFRA Sect10n 12(a)(l) - Unlawful product10n of a dev1ce Suspect ed :
Additional Information:
I ]~~J~~ - Name ofInspector
Lee McMillan
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Signature of Inspector
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Sr. Inspector
Address
EPA Region 6, 1201 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75270-2162
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Note: The absence of a Facility Official's signature on this form does not invalidate this Notice of Inspectio n, or establish that consent to the inspection was not provided or that the proper procedures were not followed.
EPA Form 3S40-2 (Rev. 07/ 09)
Previous editions may be used until supply is exhausted
1-lnspector Copy 2-Facility Copy