Mars Chocolate UK
⚠️ High Risk
FEI: 3004650902 • Slough • UNITED KINGDOM
FEI Number
3004650902
Location
Slough
Country
UNITED KINGDOMAddress
3d Dundee Road, , Slough, , United Kingdom
High Risk
FDA Import Risk Assessment
This firm has a significant history of FDA import refusals with notable violations.
Statistics
Score Breakdown
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
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).
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.
LACKS N/C
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)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
COLOR LBLG
The article appears to contain an artificial coloring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.
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.
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.
FLAVR LBLG
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain an artificial flavoring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.
NO ENGLISH
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(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
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.
INCONSPICU
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(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).
Refusal History
| Date | Product | Violations | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | 34FYY01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 11/17/2022 | 34KYT04CHOCOLATE BARS | 274COLOR LBLG | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 3/1/2022 | 34FYT01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 6/1/2021 | 34FGT01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 3/2/2021 | 34FGT01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 4/22/2020 | 34FHT02CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI) |
| 4/5/2019 | 34FGT01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) | |
| 3/13/2019 | 34GGT01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 3/13/2019 | 34CGT01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT) | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 3/13/2019 | 34FGT01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 3/13/2019 | 34FGT01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 4/24/2017 | 34FFT02CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI) |
| 1/13/2016 | 34CGT02CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITH NUTS OR NUT PRODUCTS (NOT COCONUT) | New Orleans District Office (NOL-DO) | |
| 6/18/2015 | 34KFT04CHOCOLATE BARS | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) | |
| 4/2/2015 | 34KYY04CHOCOLATE BARS | Cincinnati District Office (CIN-DO) | |
| 11/16/2010 | 34FFT04CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | Southwest Import District Office (SWI-DO) | |
| 3/3/2009 | 34FFT01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO) |
| 8/5/2008 | 34FGT02CHOCOLATE CANDY PIECES, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO) | |
| 1/8/2008 | 34FFY01CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT | 11UNSAFE COL | Florida District Office (FLA-DO) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mars Chocolate UK's FDA import refusal history?
Mars Chocolate UK (FEI: 3004650902) has 19 FDA import refusal record(s) in our database, spanning from 1/8/2008 to 12/19/2025.
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. Mars Chocolate UK's FEI number is 3004650902.
What types of violations has Mars Chocolate UK received?
Mars Chocolate UK has been cited for 10 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 Mars Chocolate UK come from?
All FDA import refusal data for Mars Chocolate UK 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.