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Violation Code: 344

FDA Violation

Charge Code: WARNINGS

420
Total Refusals
272
Affected Firms
1/12/2026
Latest Case
12/12/2001
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
344
Charge Code
WARNINGS
Description
It appears to lack adequate warning against use in a pathological condition or by children where it may be dangerous to health or against an unsafe dose, method, administering duration, application, in manner/form, to protect users.
Legal Section
502(f)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1NATURE REPUBLIC CO., LTD.Seoul, SOUTH KORE17
2Bie-Dro C. Nuyken KgBielefeld, GERMANY9
3Pax-All Manufacturing IncLasalle, CANADA8
4LEADS (CHINA) BIOTECH CO LTDZhangzhou, CHINA6
5Meditime Co LtdYong-in, SOUTH KORE6
6Nanjing JoymainNanjing, CHINA5
7Enviro Fresh ProductsNorth York, CANADA5
8CHENGDU FOUNTAIN OPTICAL & ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.Chengdu, CHINA5
9CMI Cosmetic Manufacturers Inc.Concord, CANADA4
10Centro Botanico Plantimex, S.A. De C.V.D.F, MEXICO4
11Dr Irena Eris S.A.Piaseczno, POLAND4
12Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Ltd.Hull, UNITED KIN4
13Zhejiang Materials Chemical and Light Industry Co ltdHangzhou, CHINA4
14Colgate-Palmolive CdaToronto, CANADA4
15Khang Health Products LtdRichmond Hill, CANADA4
16Revlon Intl IncNew York, UNITED STA4
17Eau Zone Huiles & Fragrances LeeMontreal, CANADA4
18Oui PackBois De Filion, CANADA3
19Shanghai Hutchison Whitecat Co., Ltd.Shanghai, CHINA3
202plus Electronic IZhongshan Cit, CHINA3

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
1/12/2026
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VIZ99
7/21/2025
METHYLTESTOSTERONE (ANDROGEN)
60NIA04
5/30/2025
TOOTHBRUSH, MANUAL
76EFW
5/9/2025
IMPLANT, DERMAL, COLLAGEN FOR AESTHETIC USE
79LMH
3/4/2025
IMPLANT, DERMAL, COLLAGEN FOR AESTHETIC USE
79LMH
3/4/2025
IMPLANT, DERMAL, COLLAGEN FOR AESTHETIC USE
79LMH
3/4/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VBJ99
3/4/2025
IMPLANT, DERMAL, COLLAGEN FOR AESTHETIC USE
79LMH
2/27/2025
INJECTOR, PEN
80NSC
2/27/2025
IMPLANT, DERMAL, COLLAGEN FOR AESTHETIC USE
79LMH
2/27/2025
IMPLANT, DERMAL, COLLAGEN FOR AESTHETIC USE
79LMH
2/25/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VBJ99
12/9/2024
EXHIBITS - OTHER DRUG RELATED ITEMS N.E.C.
66YDK99
7/1/2024
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VIP99
GMSSOUTH KORE
6/17/2024
LASER ILLUMINATED LIGHTING INSTRUMENT
95RIN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 344?

344 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "It appears to lack adequate warning against use in a pathological condition or by children where it may be dangerous to health or against an unsafe dose, method, administering duration, application, in manner/form, to protect users.". This violation is based on 502(f)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 344?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 420 import refusals issued for violation code 344, affecting 272 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 344?

The most recent import refusal for violation 344 was on January 12, 2026.

What products are commonly refused for violation 344?

Products commonly refused under violation 344 include: MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC., METHYLTESTOSTERONE (ANDROGEN), TOOTHBRUSH, MANUAL, IMPLANT, DERMAL, COLLAGEN FOR AESTHETIC USE. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 344?

Violation code 344 is based on 502(f)(2), 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.