Unilever Kenya Ltd
⚠️ Moderate Risk
FEI: 3011519938 • Nairobi, Nairobi • KENYA
FEI Number
3011519938
Location
Nairobi, Nairobi
Country
KENYAAddress
Commercial St 00100, , Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Moderate Risk
FDA Import Risk Assessment
This firm has a moderate history of FDA import refusals. Some attention may be warranted.
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
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.
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.
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).
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)).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
LACKS N/C
The article is in package form and appears to not have a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure or numerical count and no variations or exemptions have been prescribed by regs.
Refusal History
| Date | Product | Violations | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2023 | 28KGT99SPICES AND SEASONING, GROUND, CRACKED, WITH SALT, N.E.C. | Division of Northern Border Imports (DNBI) | |
| 7/7/2015 | 26EGT05LIQUID MARGARINE | Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO) | |
| 6/4/2014 | 38MFH03BEEF BROTH, PLAIN (MEAT AND/OR VEGETABLE STOCK) | Division of West Coast Imports (DWCI) | |
| 5/12/2014 | 28JFT99MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C. | Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO) | |
| 12/2/2011 | 28YYR99SPICES, FLAVORS AND SALT NOT MENTIONED ELSEWHERE, N.E.C. | 256INCONSPICU | New Orleans District Office (NOL-DO) |
| 9/21/2011 | 45KG99FLAVOR ENHANCERS (FOOD ADDITIVES FOR HUMAN USE) | 218LIST INGRE | Minneapolis District Office (MIN-DO) |
| 9/21/2011 | 28JYH99MIXED SPICES AND SEASONING WITH SALT, N.E.C. | Minneapolis District Office (MIN-DO) | |
| 7/6/2006 | 55QP19PETROLATUM (PHARMACEUTIC NECESSITY - OINTMENT BASE) | New York District Office (NYK-DO) | |
| 5/11/2006 | 66VBJ99MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC. | Baltimore District Office (BLT-DO) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unilever Kenya Ltd's FDA import refusal history?
Unilever Kenya Ltd (FEI: 3011519938) has 9 FDA import refusal record(s) in our database, spanning from 5/11/2006 to 9/22/2023.
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. Unilever Kenya Ltd's FEI number is 3011519938.
What types of violations has Unilever Kenya Ltd received?
Unilever Kenya Ltd has been cited for 11 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 Unilever Kenya Ltd come from?
All FDA import refusal data for Unilever Kenya 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.