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Violation Code: 2202

FDA Violation

Charge Code: INSAN BSE

7
Total Refusals
7
Affected Firms
12/3/2025
Latest Case
4/3/2002
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
2202
Charge Code
INSAN BSE
Description
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.
Legal Section
402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); Adulteration

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1BCG Baden-Baden Cosmetics Group GmbHBaden-Baden, GERMANY1
2Biobake Inc.Woodbridge, CANADA1
3Mitsubishi Kagku Foods CorpTokyo, JAPAN1
4Neo Nutritionals IncBrantford, CANADA1
5IdbioSaint-Hyacinthe, CANADA1
6Holusta Health CorpCoquitlam, BAHAMAS1
7CURVES N SPICEMississauga, CANADA1

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
12/3/2025
COLLAGEN (COSMETIC RAW MATERIAL)
53PL02
6/7/2011
DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.
41YYT99
1/16/2009
PET DOG FOOD N.E.C.
72BGY99
8/30/2004
VITAMIN, N.E.C.
54AYY99
3/3/2004
BOVINE (COW, ETC.) (ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS AND EXTRACTS)
54GYY01
3/14/2003
BOVINE (COW, ETC.) (ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS AND EXTRACTS)
54G01
IdbioCANADA
4/3/2002
COLLAGEN (COSMETIC RAW MATERIAL)
53PC02

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); Adulteration

CodeCharge CodeCases
2220INGRED FIL1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 2202?

2202 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health.". This violation is based on 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); Adulteration of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 2202?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 7 import refusals issued for violation code 2202, affecting 7 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 2202?

The most recent import refusal for violation 2202 was on December 3, 2025.

What products are commonly refused for violation 2202?

Products commonly refused under violation 2202 include: COLLAGEN (COSMETIC RAW MATERIAL), DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C., PET DOG FOOD N.E.C., VITAMIN, N.E.C., BOVINE (COW, ETC.) (ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS AND EXTRACTS). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 2202?

Violation code 2202 is based on 402(a)(4), 801(a)(3); Adulteration 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.