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Violation Code: 3500

FDA Violation

Charge Code: RXLABEL

104
Total Refusals
47
Affected Firms
10/14/2025
Latest Case
12/3/2009
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
3500
Charge Code
RXLABEL
Description
The labeling fails to bear, at a minimum, the symbol "RX Only".
Legal Section
503(b)(4)(A), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1A.H. GEIGERLorrach, GERMANY25
2Laboratorium Soluna Heilmittel GmbhDonauworth, GERMANY16
3Similasan AGJonen, SWITZERLAN10
4Fabricado Por Laboratorios Feltrex, S.A.Santo Domingo De Guzman, DOMINICAN 3
5W. Last CCJohannesburg, SOUTH AFRI3
6MCA Medical And Chemical Agency S.R.L.San Vittore Olona, ITALY2
7Novo Nordisk A/SBagsvard, DENMARK2
8Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbhBaden-Baden, GERMANY2
9Pekana Naturheilmittel GmbHKislegg, GERMANY2
10H Cosmetiques CiMilan, ITALY2
11Berlin-Chemie/Menarini Pharma GmbHBerlin, GERMANY1
12Shiratori Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.Chiba, JAPAN1
13Merck & CieSchaffhausen, SWITZERLAN1
14USV Private LimitedGovandi, INDIA1
15Rxhomeo Private LimitedHyderabad, INDIA1
16Sandoz GmbHKundl, AUSTRIA1
17Laboratorios Ecar LtdaMedellin, COLOMBIA1
18Zhejiang Medicines & Health Products Import & Export Co. LtdHangzhou, CHINA1
19Farma Quimia S.A. de C.V.Cuautitlan Izcalli, MEXICO1
20Ultratech India Ltd.Navi Mumbai, INDIA1

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
10/14/2025
SEMAGLUTIDE (ANTI-DIABETIC)
61PDY72
10/1/2025
SEMAGLUTIDE (ANTI-DIABETIC)
61PCY72
10/1/2025
TIRZEPATIDE (ANTI-DIABETIC)
61PCY74
10/1/2025
IVERMECTIN (ANTI-PROTOZOAL, A-LEISHMANIAL, ANTI-MALARIAL)
62LCA47
7/8/2025
SEMAGLUTIDE (ANTI-DIABETIC)
61PCP72
6/16/2025
METFORMIN (ANTI-DIABETIC)
61PCY26
6/5/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCY99
5/21/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCY99
5/21/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCY99
5/21/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCY99
5/21/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCY99
5/21/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCY99
5/21/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCY99
5/21/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCY99
5/20/2025
MISCELLANEOUS PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
66VCY99

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 3500?

3500 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The labeling fails to bear, at a minimum, the symbol "RX Only".". This violation is based on 503(b)(4)(A), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3500?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 104 import refusals issued for violation code 3500, affecting 47 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 3500?

The most recent import refusal for violation 3500 was on October 14, 2025.

What products are commonly refused for violation 3500?

Products commonly refused under violation 3500 include: SEMAGLUTIDE (ANTI-DIABETIC), TIRZEPATIDE (ANTI-DIABETIC), IVERMECTIN (ANTI-PROTOZOAL, A-LEISHMANIAL, ANTI-MALARIAL). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3500?

Violation code 3500 is based on 503(b)(4)(A), 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.