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PUREPLUS CO., LTD

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FEI: 3004684253 • Hamyang, Gyeongsangnam • SOUTH KOREA

FEI

FEI Number

3004684253

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Location

Hamyang, Gyeongsangnam

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Address

11 Sudongnonggong-Gil, Sudong-Myeon, Hamyang, Gyeongsangnam, South Korea

High Risk

FDA Import Risk Assessment

65.7
LowModerateHighCritical

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

Statistics

66
Total Refusals
17
Unique Violations
11/24/2025
Latest Refusal
7/7/2004
Earliest Refusal

Score Breakdown

Violation Severity
57.0×40%
Refusal Volume
67.6×30%
Recency
97.4×20%
Frequency
30.9×10%
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

8332×

NO PROCESS

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the manufacturer's failure to file a scheduled process demonstrates that the product is not being manufactured under the mandatory provisions of 21 CFR Part 108 and therefore appears to have been manufactured, processed, or packed, under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.

6226×

NEEDS FCE

It appears the manufacturer is not registered as a low acid canned food or acidified food manufacturer pursuant to 21 CFR 108.25(c)(1) or 108.35(c)(1).

21820×

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.

48219×

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.

32418×

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)).

1117×

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).

27410×

COLOR LBLG

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

3218×

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.

2606×

FALSE

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(a)(1 ) of the FD&C Act in that the labeling is false or misleading in any particular.

33206×

TRANSFAT

The product is misbranded under Section 403(q) because the nutrition label does not provide all of the information required by 21 CFR 101.9(c); specifically, the label does not bear the amount of trans fat [21 CFR 101.9(c)(2)(ii)].

3206×

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.

3294×

JUICE %

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 the food purports to be a beverage containing vegetable or fruit juice and does not bear a statement on the label in appropriate prominence on the information panel of the total percentage of such fruit or vegetable juice contained therein.

4731×

LABELING

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

2561×

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)).

161×

DIRECTIONS

The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801(a)(3) in that it is a device whose label appears to not bear adequate directions for use.

751×

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).

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).

Refusal History

DateProductViolationsDivision
11/24/2025
29AHI99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
8/21/2025
29AHI99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
83NO PROCESS
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
10/21/2024
29AHI99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
473LABELING
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
9/30/2024
29AHI99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
324NO ENGLISH
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
9/12/2024
29AHI99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
8/24/2022
29AET99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
8/24/2022
29AET99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
329JUICE %
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
6/11/2021
29AGO09SOFT DRINK, OTHER FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED
218LIST INGRE
260FALSE
324NO ENGLISH
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
6/11/2021
29AGO09SOFT DRINK, OTHER FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED
218LIST INGRE
260FALSE
324NO ENGLISH
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
6/11/2021
29AGO09SOFT DRINK, OTHER FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED
218LIST INGRE
260FALSE
324NO ENGLISH
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
6/11/2021
29AGO09SOFT DRINK, OTHER FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED
218LIST INGRE
260FALSE
324NO ENGLISH
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
6/11/2021
29AGO09SOFT DRINK, OTHER FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED
218LIST INGRE
260FALSE
324NO ENGLISH
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
6/11/2021
29AGO09SOFT DRINK, OTHER FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED
218LIST INGRE
260FALSE
324NO ENGLISH
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
3/17/2020
30AHI06BEVERAGE BASE, SUBTROPICAL OR TROPICAL FRUIT
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
2/20/2020
29AHI99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of Southwest Imports (DSWI)
1/30/2020
29CGY99NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of Northeast Imports (DNEI)
1/22/2020
29AGT99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
12/4/2019
29AGT99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
12/4/2019
29AGT99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
10/17/2019
29AGT99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI)
9/7/2018
29AGT99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
482NUTRIT LBL
Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI)
7/2/2014
29AHE99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Chicago District Office (CHI-DO)
5/12/2014
21DGI99MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,
11UNSAFE COL
Florida District Office (FLA-DO)
3/10/2014
29AHT99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
83NO PROCESS
San Francisco District Office (SAN-DO)
2/19/2014
31KHT20TEA, LIQUID
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Florida District Office (FLA-DO)
1/23/2014
21DGI99MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
1/23/2014
21DGI99MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
1/23/2014
21DGI99MIXED FRUIT, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES N.E.C.,
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
12/27/2013
29AHE99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
256INCONSPICU
274COLOR LBLG
San Francisco District Office (SAN-DO)
12/26/2013
29AGI99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
Division of Southeast Imports (DSEI)
12/20/2013
29AHE99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
San Francisco District Office (SAN-DO)
12/17/2013
21DGE26OTHER FRUITS AND SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT, MIXED, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
12/17/2013
21DGE26OTHER FRUITS AND SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT, MIXED, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
12/17/2013
21DGE26OTHER FRUITS AND SUBTROPICAL/TROPICAL FRUIT, MIXED, JUICES OR CONCENTRATES
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/19/2012
29ACE99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
274COLOR LBLG
324NO ENGLISH
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
6/11/2012
31PGT99TEA SUBSTITUTES, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
6/11/2012
31PGT99TEA SUBSTITUTES, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
6/11/2012
29AET08SOFT DRINK, VINE FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
6/11/2012
29AET08SOFT DRINK, VINE FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
6/11/2012
29CGT99NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
6/11/2012
29CGT99NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/15/2012
66V99MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
118NOT LISTED
16DIRECTIONS
75UNAPPROVED
San Francisco District Office (SAN-DO)
5/11/2009
29AGE99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
5/11/2009
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
324NO ENGLISH
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/23/2009
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/23/2009
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/23/2009
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/23/2009
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/23/2009
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/23/2009
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/23/2009
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
9/17/2008
29AGE99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/18/2008
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
320LACKS FIRM
321LACKS N/C
324NO ENGLISH
3320TRANSFAT
482NUTRIT LBL
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/18/2008
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
320LACKS FIRM
321LACKS N/C
324NO ENGLISH
3320TRANSFAT
482NUTRIT LBL
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/18/2008
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
320LACKS FIRM
321LACKS N/C
324NO ENGLISH
3320TRANSFAT
482NUTRIT LBL
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/18/2008
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
320LACKS FIRM
321LACKS N/C
324NO ENGLISH
3320TRANSFAT
482NUTRIT LBL
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/18/2008
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
320LACKS FIRM
321LACKS N/C
324NO ENGLISH
3320TRANSFAT
482NUTRIT LBL
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
3/18/2008
29AGY99NONCARBONATED SOFT DRINK, N.E.C.
218LIST INGRE
320LACKS FIRM
321LACKS N/C
324NO ENGLISH
3320TRANSFAT
482NUTRIT LBL
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/10/2006
29YGY99SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/10/2006
29YGY99SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
2/10/2006
29YGY99SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
11UNSAFE COL
218LIST INGRE
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
1/17/2006
29YGY99SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
324NO ENGLISH
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
1/17/2006
29YGY99SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
321LACKS N/C
324NO ENGLISH
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
1/17/2006
29YGY99SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
321LACKS N/C
324NO ENGLISH
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
1/17/2006
29YGY99SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
83NO PROCESS
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)
7/7/2004
29YGY99SOFT DRINKS AND WATERS NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C.
62NEEDS FCE
Los Angeles District Office (LOS-DO)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PUREPLUS CO., LTD's FDA import refusal history?

PUREPLUS CO., LTD (FEI: 3004684253) has 66 FDA import refusal record(s) in our database, spanning from 7/7/2004 to 11/24/2025.

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. PUREPLUS CO., LTD's FEI number is 3004684253.

What types of violations has PUREPLUS CO., LTD received?

PUREPLUS CO., LTD has been cited for 17 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 PUREPLUS CO., LTD come from?

All FDA import refusal data for PUREPLUS CO., LTD 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.