Violation Code: 262
FDA Violation
Charge Code: DIETARY
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 262
- Charge Code
- DIETARY
- Description
- The article purports to be or is represented for special dietary uses and its label does not appear to bear the nutritional information required by regulation.
- Legal Section
- 403(j), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integree International S.p.A. | Avegno, ITALY | 12 |
| 2 | Hanpoong Pharm. And Food Co Ltd | Jeonbuk, SOUTH KORE | 9 |
| 3 | Bio Century Sa De Cv | Guadalupe, MEXICO | 6 |
| 4 | Zhengtangzhuang Xiamen Healthcare Co., Ltd. | Fujian, CHINA | 6 |
| 5 | SORIA NATURAL S.A. | Garray, SPAIN | 5 |
| 6 | Fytoterapicos A Cura Com | Contagem, BRAZIL | 5 |
| 7 | Hemani International Pvt. Limited | Karachi, PAKISTAN | 5 |
| 8 | Geranti Pharm Ltd. | Korea, SOUTH KORE | 4 |
| 9 | ALIMENTS MULTIBAR INC | Anjou, CANADA | 4 |
| 10 | Lanzhou Traditional Herbs | Gansu, CHINA | 4 |
| 11 | SVC LABS LTD | Crawley, UNITED KIN | 4 |
| 12 | Petfoodnz International | Gisborne, NEW ZEALAN | 3 |
| 13 | JSHEALTH | Prestons, AUSTRALIA | 3 |
| 14 | Charbonnel Et Walk | Turnbridge We, UNITED KIN | 3 |
| 15 | Eva Comercial, Srl | D.N., DOMINICAN | 2 |
| 16 | FARACH, S.A. | Santo Domingo, DOMINICAN | 2 |
| 17 | Essence Master Limited | Hong Kong, HONG KONG | 2 |
| 18 | Natvia Pty Ltd | Windsor, AUSTRALIA | 2 |
| 19 | SEVEN SEA LTD | Feltham, UNITED KIN | 2 |
| 20 | H J Heinz Co Ltd | Hayes, UNITED KIN | 2 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE 21TYH14 | |
| 10/18/2025 | DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C. 41YYY99 | KHBO VITA, OOORUSSIA |
| 7/29/2025 | FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS 41BGT99 | COLOMBIAN ROOTS COMPANY SASCOLOMBIA |
| 5/21/2025 | DRIED MILK, NON FAT 09EGT16 | ZYDUS WELLNESSINDIA |
| 5/15/2025 | MALT SYRUP 36BHT03 | ZYDUS WELLNESSINDIA |
| 4/28/2025 | VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C. 54YBY99 | JIANQI TRADING CO LIMITEDHONG KONG |
| 7/11/2024 | MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC. 66VBY99 | |
| 7/11/2024 | MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC. 66VBY99 | |
| 6/27/2024 | HONEY 36CGT04 | |
| 6/27/2024 | HONEY 36CGT04 | |
| 6/27/2024 | HONEY 36CGT04 | |
| 6/27/2024 | HONEY 36CGT04 | |
| 6/27/2024 | HONEY 36CGT04 | |
| 2/15/2024 | VITAMIN, N.E.C. 54ACY99 | E-Pharma Trento SPAITALY |
| 12/16/2023 | ASHWAGANDHA (HERBAL & BOTANICALS, NOT TEAS) 54FCF94 | FEEL SUPREMEUNITED KIN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 262?
262 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article purports to be or is represented for special dietary uses and its label does not appear to bear the nutritional information required by regulation.". This violation is based on 403(j), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 262?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 166 import refusals issued for violation code 262, affecting 96 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 262?
The most recent import refusal for violation 262 was on October 23, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 262?
Products commonly refused under violation 262 include: TAMARIND, DRIED OR PASTE, DIETARY CONVENTIONAL FOODS, N.E.C., FOODS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRIENTS ADDED, WITH OR WITHOUT ARTIFICAL SWEETNERS, DRIED MILK, NON FAT, MALT SYRUP. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 262?
Violation code 262 is based on 403(j), 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.