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Hindustan Unilever Limited

⚠️ High Risk

FEI: 3010044885 • Mumbai, Maharashtra • INDIA

FEI

FEI Number

3010044885

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Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Country

INDIA
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Address

B D Sawant Marg, , Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

High Risk

FDA Import Risk Assessment

69.5
LowModerateHighCritical

This firm has a significant history of FDA import refusals with notable violations.

Statistics

54
Total Refusals
18
Unique Violations
6/4/2025
Latest Refusal
3/13/2014
Earliest Refusal

Score Breakdown

Violation Severity
69.6×40%
Refusal Volume
64.5×30%
Recency
87.7×20%
Frequency
48.1×10%
How is this score calculated?

Proprietary Algorithm

  • 40% Violation Severity — AI-assessed (1-10)
  • 30% Refusal Volume — Logarithmic scale
  • 20% Recency — Decays over 5 years
  • 10% Frequency — Refusals per year

© ImportRefusal.com Original Analysis

Violation Summary

19722×

COSM COLOR

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a) which renders it adulterated under Section 601(e).

1119×

UNSAFE COL

The article appears to be, or to bear or contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a).

38816×

COSMETFPLA

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain an undeclared color additive which renders it misbranded within the meaning of Sections 1454(c)(3)(B) and 1456 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.

4735×

LABELING

The article appears in violation of FPLA because of its placement, form and/or contents statement.

4824×

NUTRIT LBL

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.

753×

UNAPPROVED

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a new drug within the meaning of Section 201(p) without an approved New Drug Application (NDA).

2183×

LIST INGRE

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(2) of the FD&C Act in that it is fabricated from two or more ingredients and the label fails to bear the common or usual name of each such ingredient and/or the article purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice, but does not bear a statement with appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained in the food.

2743×

COLOR LBLG

The article appears to contain an artificial coloring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.

33002×

ALLERGEN

the label fails to declare all major food allergens present in the product, as required by section 403(w)(1).

3202×

LACKS FIRM

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(e)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

1982×

COLOR LBLG

The color additive appears to not have its packaging and labeling in conformity with such requirements as issued under section 721.

4882×

HEALTH C

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling bears an unauthorized nutrient content/health claim.

3282×

USUAL NAME

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(i)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the label fails to bear the common or usual name of the food, if any there be.

1181×

NOT LISTED

It appears the drug or device is not included in a list required by Section 510(j), or a notice or other information respecting it was not provided as required by section 510(j) or 510(k).

32801×

FRNMFGREG

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded as defined in section 502(o) of the FD&C Act. It appears that it was manufactured, prepared, propagated, compounded, or processed in an establishment not duly registered under section 510 of the Act.

3411×

REGISTERED

It appears the device is subject to listing under 510(j) and the initial distributor has not registered as required by 21 CFR 807.20 (a)(5).

22801×

DIRSEXMPT

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a drug within the meaning of Section 201(g) and it lacks adequate directions for use.

4751×

COSMETLBLG

It appears that the cosmetic consists of two or more ingredients and the label does not list the common or usual name of each ingredient.

Refusal History

DateProductViolationsDivision
6/4/2025
53JL01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
3881COSMETFPLA
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
5/31/2024
53JK01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI)
5/10/2024
53JK01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
1/2/2024
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
198COLOR LBLG
Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI)
12/20/2023
76EFWTOOTHBRUSH, MANUAL
3280FRNMFGREG
341REGISTERED
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
3/17/2023
36BCT99SYRUPS AND MOLASSES, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI)
5/25/2022
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI)
1/31/2022
29CGT99NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.
482NUTRIT LBL
488HEALTH C
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
1/31/2022
29CGT99NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.
482NUTRIT LBL
488HEALTH C
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
1/31/2022
29CGT99NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
1/11/2022
21CGT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
10/13/2021
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
9/10/2021
53JL01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
198COLOR LBLG
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
9/10/2021
53JL01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
8/26/2021
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
4/8/2021
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
3881COSMETFPLA
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
3/4/2021
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
3/4/2021
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
5/27/2020
53LD01CLEANSING (COLD CREAMS, CLEANSING LOTIONS, LIQUIDS, PADS) (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS)
2280DIRSEXMPT
75UNAPPROVED
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
2/24/2020
31KGH99TEA, N.E.C.
75UNAPPROVED
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
2/24/2020
31KGH99TEA, N.E.C.
75UNAPPROVED
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
1/29/2020
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
3881COSMETFPLA
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
1/29/2020
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
3881COSMETFPLA
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
1/29/2020
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
3881COSMETFPLA
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
1/29/2020
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
3881COSMETFPLA
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
10/25/2019
53JL01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
10/25/2019
53JL01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
10/22/2019
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
7/9/2019
53JK01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI)
7/9/2019
53JK01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI)
4/30/2019
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
475COSMETLBLG
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
4/30/2019
53JL01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
3/7/2019
53JL01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
3/7/2019
53JL01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
6/4/2018
53JA01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI)
10/31/2017
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
10/24/2017
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
4/24/2017
38CGT19MUSHROOM SOUP, DRIED
320LACKS FIRM
328USUAL NAME
3300ALLERGEN
473LABELING
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
4/24/2017
38CGT28MIXED VEGETABLE SOUP, DRIED
320LACKS FIRM
328USUAL NAME
3300ALLERGEN
473LABELING
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
3/23/2017
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
8/25/2016
05BCT99BREAKFAST FOOD QUICK OR INSTANT COOKING, N.E.C.
473LABELING
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
3/16/2016
63ROJ06STANNOUS FLUORIDE (DENTAL CARIES PROPHYLACTIC)
118NOT LISTED
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
10/30/2015
13BGT99CUSTARD, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
New York District Office (NYK-DO)
10/30/2015
13BGT99CUSTARD, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
New York District Office (NYK-DO)
9/25/2015
13BGT01CUSTARD, REGULAR, VANILLA OR VANILLIN FLAVORED
11UNSAFE COL
New York District Office (NYK-DO)
8/21/2015
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
New York District Office (NYK-DO)
7/24/2015
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
New York District Office (NYK-DO)
6/18/2015
13BGT01CUSTARD, REGULAR, VANILLA OR VANILLIN FLAVORED
11UNSAFE COL
New York District Office (NYK-DO)
6/18/2015
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
New York District Office (NYK-DO)
1/6/2015
20JCT06ORANGE, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER AND CANDIED
11UNSAFE COL
218LIST INGRE
473LABELING
482NUTRIT LBL
Seattle District Office (SEA-DO)
1/6/2015
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
218LIST INGRE
473LABELING
Seattle District Office (SEA-DO)
1/5/2015
21CCT99MIXED FRUIT, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER OR CANDIED, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Seattle District Office (SEA-DO)
7/10/2014
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
Seattle District Office (SEA-DO)
3/13/2014
53JY01BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
197COSM COLOR
New York District Office (NYK-DO)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hindustan Unilever Limited's FDA import refusal history?

Hindustan Unilever Limited (FEI: 3010044885) has 54 FDA import refusal record(s) in our database, spanning from 3/13/2014 to 6/4/2025.

What is an FEI number?

FEI stands for Firm Establishment Identifier. It's a unique number assigned by the FDA to identify establishments that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food, drugs, medical devices, or other FDA-regulated products. Hindustan Unilever Limited's FEI number is 3010044885.

What types of violations has Hindustan Unilever Limited received?

Hindustan Unilever Limited has been cited for 18 different violation type(s). Common FDA violations include adulteration (unsafe or unsanitary products), misbranding (incorrect or misleading labels), and regulatory non-compliance.

Where does this information about Hindustan Unilever Limited come from?

All FDA import refusal data for Hindustan Unilever Limited is sourced from the official FDA Data Dashboard (datadashboard.fda.gov), a public government database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Data sourced from the FDA Data Dashboard, a public database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.