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ft E A ~ United States ._.,,.., Environmental Protectior , Agency Region 6 - Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division INSPECTION REPORT Inspection Date(s): Media Program: Regulatory Program(s) 1/14/2026 Pesticides FIFRA Company Name: Facility Name: Facility Physical Location: (city, state, zip code) Mailing address: (city, state, zip code) County/Parish: Facility Phone Number Facility Contact: AK Wholesale LLC AK Wholesale LLC 8774 Fawn Trail Conroe, Texas, 77385 8774 Fawn Trail Conroe, Texas, 77385 Montgomery 936-827-5080 Razwan Khan akwholesalellc@gmail.com FRS Number: Identification/Permit Number: Media Identifier Number: NAICS: SIC: N/A N/A N/A 424410 50 Personnel participating in inspection: Kiera Hancock EPA-ECDST Justin Mullenix EPA-ECDST Zafar Niazi AK Wholesale LLC I I Manager Inspector Inspector Manager EPA Lead Inspector Signature/Date Supervisor Signature/Date Kl ERA HANCoe K Digitally signed by KIERA HANCOCK Date: 2026.02.10 10:05:17 -06'00' Kiera Hancock /~/ Gerardo Acosta Digitally signed by GERARDO ACOSTA Date: 2026.02.1O11:43:30 -06'00' Date Date 6ENFORM-019-R8.2 (02/12/2020) 1 AK Wholesale LLC Inspection Date 1/14/2026 2 Section I - INTRODUCTION AK Wholesale LLC Inspection Date 1/14/2026 PURPOSE OF THE INSPECTION This for-cause marketplace inspection was conducted pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Section 8, 7 U.S.C. 136f, and Section 9(a), 7 U.S.C. 136g(a), to evaluate compliance with FIFRA and the regulations thereunder. This inspection occurred for-cause for suspected sale and/or distribution of unregistered pesticides as identified through their website, https://akwholesaletx.com/, and to follow-up on the inspection conducted at AK Wholesale LLC on November 5, 2025. FACILITY DESCRIPTION AK Wholesale LLC is a wholesale warehouse that specializes in household products, medicines, personal care, and school supplies. Household products include disinfectants, sanitizers, and insecticides. AK Wholesale LLC is incorporated in Texas and is estimated to be a Category II size of business. Section II - OBSERVATIONS I, EPA Region 6 Inspector, Kiera Hancock, and Inspector Justin Mullenix, arrived at AK Wholesale LLC, on January 14, 2026, at approximately 11:20AM. We entered the facility and spoke with a person who identified himself as Zafar Niazi, a manager at AK Wholesale LLC. I identified myself and my colleague as inspectors with the EPA and explained the purpose of our visit. I requested to move to an office to review and provide documentation. Inspector Mullenix and I presented our federal inspector's credentials, and I provided a Notice of Inspection (EPA Form 3540-2) to Mr. Niazi for review and signature (Appendix 1). After the Notice of Inspection was signed, Inspector Mullenix and I inquired about the whereabouts of the products identified during the previous inspection conducted on November 5, 2025. These products included Fabuloso Ultra Frescura, Ariel Matic, Clorox Ropa, and Clorox (Spanish label) and were subjected to a Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order (SSURO) on November 14, 2025. Mr. Niazi indicated that he believed the products identified in the SSURO were disposed of, but he will confirm with Mr. Khan, another manager at AK Wholesale LLC. We then informed Mr. Niazi of the details of a SSURO and the requirements for moving products listed in the SSURO. We then informed Mr. Niazi that we would look around the warehouse and review the pesticidal products being offered for sale at the store. Mr. Niazi, Inspector Mullenix, and I entered the warehouse and observed a small assortment of FIFRAregulated products being held for sale and distribution. Pesticidal products were reviewed, and no illegal pesticides were observed. The products identified from the previous inspection were not found in the warehouse. Following our review of the pesticidal products, Inspector Mullenix and I reapproached Mr. Niazi to discuss the findings of the inspection. We then re-entered the office. I explained the FIFRA regulations and provided him with a Small Business Resource Information Sheet, the Confidential 3 AK Wholesale LLC Inspection Date 1/14/2026 Business Information (CBI) Sheet, and the CBI Notice Questions and Answers. I requested him to provide the past 15 instances of sale and distribution records and invoices for the products, and he stated he will provide them by January 20, 2026. I informed Mr. Khan that a copy of the EPA inspection report would be provided to him by email within 60 days. A copy of the Notice of Inspection was provided to Mr. Niazi. The inspection concluded at approximately 12:04PM. Section III - AREAS OF CONCERN No areas of concern were identified with FIFRA at the time of the inspection. Section IV - FOLLOW UP The following information was requested through email by EPA on January 14, 2026, after exiting the Facility on January 14, 2026: 1. Last 15 instances of sale/distribution records for Fabuloso Ultra Frescura, Ariel Matic, Clorox Ropa, and Clorox (Spanish Label). 2. Last 15 instances of invoices for Fabuloso Ultra Frescura, Ariel Matic, Clorox Ropa, and Clorox (Spanish Label). 3. An email explaining what happened to the Fabuloso Ultra Frescura, Ariel Matic, Clorox Ropa, and Clorox (Spanish Label) with dates, sizes, product names, and destinations. Section V - LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Notice of Inspection (Form 3540-2) 4 AK Wholesale LLC Inspection Date 1/14/2026 Appendix 1 Notice of Inspection (Form 3540-2) 5 &EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency United States ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Washington, DC 20460 Notice of Inspection Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Facility Name A-ll.. lAJVx)l u4l t::..- Name of Facility Official Facility Address 377<--/ F-c.wA T<lAi\, lon r0<e- , T-e><C., ,. 7 7 3g .5 Title b.fc.r N i" z...i f\,t..f,1\,4~ 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. Facility Official's Signature: Authority for Inspection ~ U, For the purpose of inspecting and obtaining samples of any pesticides 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 Suspected: 4,\ -C.- c.N J... Al..$"t\",~--d-fM k Additional Information: vtnn=<1st~evl /JC-'fl'- Jcl;e Name of Inspector t_~p Cu 1-1-un./..1?c,, It,.- Signature of Inspector / ~ ~ Date I J,t-1 / 2.-6 Title Prvs,u { ~,'-41"'1-i~ I- . Address / lo l f;{ IV\.. st--ree+- VJ -.l(/,.J. \ ~ $ 7~l..7o Time JI:~ ,4/v\ Note: The absence of a Facility Official's signature on this form does not invalidate this Notice of Inspection, or establish that consent to the inspection was not provided or that the proper procedures were not followed. EPA Form 3540-2 (Rev. 07/09) Previous editions may be used until supply is exhausted 1-lnspector Copy 2-Facility Copy