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Violation Code: 3600

FDA Violation

Charge Code: REFUSE EI

223
Total Refusals
42
Affected Firms
12/22/2025
Latest Case
11/10/2010
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
3600
Charge Code
REFUSE EI
Description
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(1) in that the article appears to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions.
Legal Section
801(a)(1); INSANITARY MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR PACKING

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1Seoul Cosmetics Co., Ltd.Namdong District, SOUTH KORE68
2Sichuan Savory Biotechnology Co., LtdChengdu, CHINA23
3Mondelez India Foods LimitedMumbai, INDIA17
4Aavishkar Oral Strips Pvt., Ltd.Hyderabad, INDIA11
5GDK Cosmetics Co., Ltd.Namdong, SOUTH KORE9
6Fabrica de Balas Pirapora Ltda MESanta Luzia, BRAZIL8
7Inaba Shokuhin KkIhara-gun, JAPAN8
8Cadbury India LimitedMumbai, INDIA7
9Blue Power Group LimitedKingston, JAMAICA6
10Dongguan Huayu Food Co., LtdDongguan, CHINA6
11Sichuan Yuanda Group Fushun County Meile Food Co., Ltd.Zigong, CHINA6
12Hangzhou HETD Industry Co., Ltd.Hangzhou, CHINA5
13LIAN KOK FOOD INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Yuanlin City, TAIWAN4
14JUAN PABLO ESPARZA TERRAZASGuadalajara, MEXICO3
15TIANJINKENTOKU FOODS CO., LTD.Tianjin, CHINA3
16Wellable Group Marine Biological & Chemical Co., LTDShishi, CHINA3
17Cheryl Laboratories Pvt LtdNavi Mumbai, INDIA3
18Mondelez India Foods Private LimitePashamylarampashamylaram, INDIA3
19Frutabella Ind e Com de Alimentos LtdaLagoa Santa, BRAZIL2
20Shanghai Chuanqi Food Co., Ltd.Shanghai, CHINA2

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYT99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYT99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYT99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYT99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99
12/22/2025
MUSHROOM SOUP
38AYT19
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99
12/22/2025
SAUCES, N.E.C.
37JYY99

Related Violations

Other violations under the same legal section: 801(a)(1); INSANITARY MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR PACKING

CodeCharge CodeCases
308MFR INSAN6154

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 3600?

3600 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(1) in that the article appears to have been manufactured, processed, or packed under insanitary conditions.". This violation is based on 801(a)(1); INSANITARY MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR PACKING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3600?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 223 import refusals issued for violation code 3600, affecting 42 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 3600?

The most recent import refusal for violation 3600 was on December 22, 2025.

What products are commonly refused for violation 3600?

Products commonly refused under violation 3600 include: SAUCES, N.E.C.. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3600?

Violation code 3600 is based on 801(a)(1); INSANITARY MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR PACKING 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.