Violation Code: 156
FDA Violation
Charge Code: NO PERMIT
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 156
- Charge Code
- NO PERMIT
- Description
- The article of milk or cream is not accompanied by a valid import milk permit, as required by the Federal Import Milk Act (21 U.S.C. 141-149).
- Legal Section
- 1, 2; PROHIBITION WITHOUT PERMIT
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elvira Elle & Vire | Conde Sur Vire, FRANCE | 320 |
| 2 | Cooperative Isigny Sainte-Mere | Isigny-Sur-Mer, FRANCE | 35 |
| 3 | LACTALIS LOGISTIQUE EXPORT THIAIS | Thiais, FRANCE | 32 |
| 4 | Elvir S.A. | Conde Sur Vire, FRANCE | 15 |
| 5 | ALPINA PRODUCTOS ALIMENTICIOS S.A. | Sopo, COLOMBIA | 9 |
| 6 | Les Maitres Laitiers du Cotentin | Sottevast, FRANCE | 6 |
| 7 | Productos Naver | Comayaguela, HONDURAS | 6 |
| 8 | F. Uhrenholt Cheese A/S | Kolding, DENMARK | 5 |
| 9 | GANADEROS PRODUCTORES DE LECHE PURA, S.A. DE C.V. | Cuautitlan Izcalli, MEXICO | 5 |
| 10 | Echire | Echire, FRANCE | 5 |
| 11 | Lacteos Los Andes C.A. | Caracas, VENEZUELA | 4 |
| 12 | TIROL MILCH reg.Gen.m.b.H. | Innsbruck, AUSTRIA | 4 |
| 13 | Nutricia NV | Zoetermeer, NETHERLAND | 3 |
| 14 | Agropur Cooperative | Boucherville, CANADA | 3 |
| 15 | Wimm-Bill-Dann | Moscow, RUSSIA | 3 |
| 16 | Lacteos Las Penitas | Olancho, HONDURAS | 2 |
| 17 | Coo De | San Jose, COSTA RICA | 2 |
| 18 | ALPINA PRODUCTOS ALIMENTICIOS | Bogota, COLOMBIA | 2 |
| 19 | Acropur Cooperative | Longueuil, CANADA | 2 |
| 20 | Derval | Derval, FRANCE | 2 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2015 | MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C. 09CCF99 | Colostrum Products Distributor LtdUNITED KIN |
| 2/18/2015 | MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.) 09CHT05 | Nestle Trinidad and TobagoTRINIDAD A |
| 8/3/2009 | MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C. 09CDE99 | |
| 6/19/2009 | MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C. 09CME99 | |
| 2/10/2009 | IMPORT MILK ACT, LOW FAT 09DHY95 | |
| 9/24/2007 | CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC. 09CFO13 | Elvir S.A.FRANCE |
| 9/24/2007 | CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC. 09CFS13 | Elvir S.A.FRANCE |
| 9/7/2007 | CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC. 09CFS13 | Elvir S.A.FRANCE |
| 9/7/2007 | CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC. 09CFS13 | Elvir S.A.FRANCE |
| 9/7/2007 | CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC. 09CFS13 | Elvir S.A.FRANCE |
| 9/7/2007 | CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC. 09CFS13 | Elvir S.A.FRANCE |
| 8/31/2007 | MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C. 09CYO99 | Coombe Castle International Ltd.UNITED KIN |
| 8/8/2007 | CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC. 09CFS13 | Elvir S.A.FRANCE |
| 8/8/2007 | CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC. 09CFS13 | Elvir S.A.FRANCE |
| 8/2/2007 | CREAM, SWEET, WHIPPING, TABLE, ETC. 09CFS13 | Elvir S.A.FRANCE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 156?
156 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article of milk or cream is not accompanied by a valid import milk permit, as required by the Federal Import Milk Act (21 U.S.C. 141-149).". This violation is based on 1, 2; PROHIBITION WITHOUT PERMIT of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 156?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 506 import refusals issued for violation code 156, affecting 58 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 156?
The most recent import refusal for violation 156 was on July 1, 2015.
What products are commonly refused for violation 156?
Products commonly refused under violation 156 include: MILK AND CREAM, N.E.C., MILK, FLAVORED (CHOCOLATE, ETC.), IMPORT MILK ACT, LOW FAT. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 156?
Violation code 156 is based on 1, 2; PROHIBITION WITHOUT PERMIT of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). This section of the law establishes requirements that imported products must meet to be allowed entry into the United States.
Data sourced from the FDA Data Dashboard, a public database maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.