Violation Code: 3440
FDA Violation
Charge Code: MELAMINE
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 3440
- Charge Code
- MELAMINE
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission in that it appears to bear or contain a food additive, namely melamine and/or a melamine analog, that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409.
- Legal Section
- 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QINGDAO DAWN ASSEMBING & CO-PACKING CO.,LTD | Qingdao, CHINA | 1 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2008 | CHOCOLATE AND COCOA BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C. 34HGT99 |
Related Violations
Other violations under the same legal section: 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 3440?
3440 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission in that it appears to bear or contain a food additive, namely melamine and/or a melamine analog, that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409.". This violation is based on 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 801(a)(3); ADULTERATION of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3440?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 1 import refusals issued for violation code 3440, affecting 1 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 3440?
The most recent import refusal for violation 3440 was on December 30, 2008.
What products are commonly refused for violation 3440?
Products commonly refused under violation 3440 include: CHOCOLATE AND COCOA BEVERAGE BASE, N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3440?
Violation code 3440 is based on 402(a)(2)(C)(i), 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.