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Violation Code: 2300

FDA Violation

Charge Code: DIETARYLBL

2,597
Total Refusals
1112
Affected Firms
12/3/2025
Latest Case
10/15/2001
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
2300
Charge Code
DIETARYLBL
Description
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it is a dietary supplement that appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(s)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to identify the product by using the term "dietary supplement", which term may be modified with the name of such an ingredient.
Legal Section
403(s)(2)(B), 801(a)(3), misbranded

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Equisalud S.L.U.Huarte, SPAIN42
2Swiss Natural SourcesRichmond Hill, CANADA39
3PHARMA GREEN S.R.L.Falciano, ITALY34
4Dana YaKyiv, UKRAINE29
5ZooScape CorporationBrampton, CANADA25
6WebberBurnaby, CANADA25
7Nelikunnath Arya Vaidya SalaKerala, INDIA21
8REMEDI WELLNESS AND SPABurnaby, CANADA20
9Canadian Forest Tree Essences IncAylmer, CANADA19
10Herb-XtraSte-Julie, CANADA18
11Gladys Saldana MieresSantiago, CHILE18
12Interactive NutritionOttawa, CANADA16
13KITCHEN XPRESS OVERSEAS LTDGujarat, INDIA16
14OKONET EUROPE KERESKEDELMI ESDabas, HUNGARY16
15UAB "EKV LogistikKovno, LITHUANIA15
16Wn PharmaceuticalsCoquitlam, CANADA15
17Omega Alpha PharmaceuticalsScarborough, CANADA14
18Vitaquest International LLC d/b/a State Nutritionals, Inc.West Caldwell, UNITED STA14
197567600 Canada IncQuebec, CANADA14
20HAMSOA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Seoul, SOUTH KORE14

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
12/3/2025
HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.
54FCY99
12/3/2025
HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.
54FCY99
12/3/2025
HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C.
54FCY99
11/5/2025
VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.
54YCY99
10/27/2025
FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS
41BYY99
10/18/2025
DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.
41YYY99
9/26/2025
CYPROHEPTADINE HCL (ANTI-HISTAMINIC)
61XCK14
9/26/2025
FERRIC CITRATE (PHOSPHATE BINDER)
63LCK01
9/23/2025
DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C.
41YYY99
WOOLTARI KOREASOUTH KORE
9/23/2025
FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS
41BYY99
WOOLTARI KOREASOUTH KORE
9/19/2025
VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.
54YCY99
9/19/2025
VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.
54YCY99
9/19/2025
VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.
54YCY99
8/21/2025
VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.
54YCY99
7/29/2025
FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS
41BGT99

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 2300?

2300 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it is a dietary supplement that appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(s)(2)(B) of the FD&C Act in that the label or labeling fails to identify the product by using the term "dietary supplement", which term may be modified with the name of such an ingredient.". This violation is based on 403(s)(2)(B), 801(a)(3), misbranded of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 2300?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 2597 import refusals issued for violation code 2300, affecting 1112 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 2300?

The most recent import refusal for violation 2300 was on December 3, 2025.

What products are commonly refused for violation 2300?

Products commonly refused under violation 2300 include: HERBALS & BOTANICALS (NOT TEAS), N.E.C., VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C., FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 2300?

Violation code 2300 is based on 403(s)(2)(B), 801(a)(3), misbranded 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.