Violation Code: 253
FDA Violation
Charge Code: STD IDENT
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 253
- Charge Code
- STD IDENT
- Description
- 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(g)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the article purports to be or is represented as a food for which a definition and standard of identity have been prescribed by regulations as provided by section 401 of the FD&C Act and the article does not conform to such definition and standard.
- Legal Section
- 403(g)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | FISH, N.E.C. 16AGD99 | |
| 12/11/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KYT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 11/6/2025 | CHOCOLATE AND COCOA BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C. 34HET99 | |
| 10/28/2025 | LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGD04 | |
| 9/9/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KYT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 8/25/2025 | BASIL SEED SOFT DRINK, NONCARBONATED 29AGE12 | Huychun (Thailand)THAILAND |
| 8/21/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KYT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 7/23/2025 | TILAPIA 16AGD58 | Mieca UgandaUGANDA |
| 6/30/2025 | PEANUT, SHELLED 23BGN07 | |
| 6/26/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 6/26/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 6/26/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 5/19/2025 | SOFT DRINK, OTHER FRUIT FLAVORED, NONCARBONATED 29AGT09 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 5/13/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
| 5/13/2025 | ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES 20KGT06 | Alimentos Maravilla S.A.GUATEMALA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 253?
253 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 appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(g)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the article purports to be or is represented as a food for which a definition and standard of identity have been prescribed by regulations as provided by section 401 of the FD&C Act and the article does not conform to such definition and standard. ". This violation is based on 403(g)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 253?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 1159 import refusals issued for violation code 253, affecting 268 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 253?
The most recent import refusal for violation 253 was on December 15, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 253?
Products commonly refused under violation 253 include: FISH, N.E.C., ORANGE, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES, CHOCOLATE AND COCOA BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C., LEMON, CITRUS FRUIT JUICES OR CONCENTRATES. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 253?
Violation code 253 is based on 403(g)(1), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING 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.