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Massachusetts Company Returns to Compliance After Hazardous Waste Violations
Nitto Denko Avecia, Inc., a Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, settled alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management regulations at two facilities. The company agreed to pay a fine and implement compliance measures including leak detection, daily inspections, and updated contingency planning.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Date Added
11 June 2026 at 22:31:02
Why it matters
This settlement underscores the importance of strict hazardous waste management and contingency planning for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers, reinforcing EPA's enforcement of RCRA requirements to protect public health and the environment.
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