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Violation Code: 27

FDA Violation

Charge Code: DRUG GMPS

3,971
Total Refusals
836
Affected Firms
1/21/2026
Latest Case
10/3/2001
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
27
Charge Code
DRUG GMPS
Description
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture, processing, packing, or holding of drugs and other products do not appear to conform to current good manufacturing practices within the meaning of Section 501(a)(2)(B).
Legal Section
501(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Emcure Pharmaceuticals LimitedPune, INDIA167
2Aplicare Products, LLCMeriden, UNITED STA158
3SANUM-Kehlbeck GmbH & Co. KGHoya, GERMANY151
44E Global, S.A.P.I. de C.V.Tultitlan De Mariano Escobedo, MEXICO133
5Apollo Health And Beauty Care, Inc.North York, CANADA110
6Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.Halol, INDIA108
7Germiphene CorporationBrantford, CANADA86
8Kolmar Korea Co., Ltd. - Gwanjeong FactoryChungcheongnam-Do, SOUTH KORE81
9Casmara Cosmetics, S.A.Paterna, SPAIN78
10Tan-Alize Kozmetik ve Temizlik Urunleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.Cekmekoy, TURKEY74
11Rxhomeo Private LimitedHyderabad, INDIA56
12Zobele De Mexico Sa De CvHermosillo, MEXICO53
13Herbion Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.Karachi, PAKISTAN46
14Apotex, Inc.Etobicoke, CANADA46
15Kolmar Korea Co. Ltd.Sejong, SOUTH KORE45
16Intas Pharmaceuticals LimitedAhmedabad, INDIA40
17Cosmecca Korea Co., Ltd.Eumseong, SOUTH KORE39
18Glenmark Pharmaceuticals LimitedSolan, INDIA38
19Opto-Pharm Pte Ltd.Singapore, SINGAPORE34
20Lernapharm (Loris) Inc.Saint-Laurent, CANADA33

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
1/21/2026
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCB99
1/21/2026
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCB99
1/18/2026
VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C.
54YGA99
1/13/2026
PEPTIDE N.E.C.
56FDZ99
1/13/2026
PEPTIDE N.E.C.
56FCT99
1/13/2026
PEPTIDE N.E.C.
56FCT99
1/13/2026
PEPTIDE N.E.C.
56FCT99
1/13/2026
OTHER HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING), N.E.C.
53ED99
1/12/2026
HOMEOPATHIC N.E.C.
66XAY99
1/9/2026
ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C.
66PBY99
1/7/2026
ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C.
66PBL99
1/7/2026
ULTRAVIOLET SCREEN/SUNSCREEN N.E.C.
66PBL99
1/6/2026
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (ANTI-INFECTIVE, TOPICAL)
62FAY23
1/6/2026
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (ANTI-INFECTIVE, TOPICAL)
62FAY23
1/6/2026
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (ANTI-INFECTIVE, TOPICAL)
62FAY23

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 501(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION

CodeCharge CodeCases
3847FDF4APIGMP43
339TAMPERING14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 27?

27 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that the methods used in and controls used for the manufacture, processing, packing, or holding of drugs and other products do not appear to conform to current good manufacturing practices within the meaning of Section 501(a)(2)(B).". This violation is based on 501(a)(2)(B), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 27?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 3971 import refusals issued for violation code 27, affecting 836 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 27?

The most recent import refusal for violation 27 was on January 21, 2026.

What products are commonly refused for violation 27?

Products commonly refused under violation 27 include: MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC., VITAMIN, MINERAL, PROTEINS AND UNCONVENTIONAL DIETARY SPECIALITIES FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS, N.E.C., PEPTIDE N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 27?

Violation code 27 is based on 501(a)(2)(B), 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.