Violation Code: 3846
FDA Violation
Charge Code: 807REFUSAL
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 3846
- Charge Code
- 807REFUSAL
- Description
- The food is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 807 in that the foreign factory, warehouse, or other establishment of which the owner, operator, or agent in charge, or the government of the foreign country, refuses to permit entry of United States inspectors or other individuals duly designated by the Secretary, upon request, to inspect such factory, warehouse, or other establishment.
- Legal Section
- 807(b)
Most Affected Firms
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | SOYBEANS (MICROGREEN) 24LGD13 | |
| 12/16/2025 | CROAKER 16AGT13 | |
| 12/9/2025 | LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C. 24TGN99 | |
| 12/9/2025 | LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C. 24TGN99 | |
| 11/26/2025 | SOYBEANS (SEE INDUSTRY 37 FOR 'BEAN CURD') 24AGN13 | |
| 11/20/2025 | SAUCES, N.E.C. 37JYT99 | |
| 11/20/2025 | SAUCES, N.E.C. 37JYT99 | |
| 11/20/2025 | SAUCES, N.E.C. 37JYT99 | |
| 11/20/2025 | SAUCES, N.E.C. 37JYT99 | |
| 11/20/2025 | SAUCES, N.E.C. 37JYT99 | |
| 11/20/2025 | MUSHROOM SOUP 38AYT19 | |
| 11/2/2025 | CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITH FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33JGT05 | |
| 11/2/2025 | CANDY BAR OR PIECES (NOT CARAMEL OR FONDANT), SOFT, WITH FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33JGT05 | |
| 10/31/2025 | GARLIC BULB, WITH SAUCE 25NGP21 | |
| 9/11/2025 | MULBERRY, JAM, JELLY, PRESERVES, MARMALADE, BUTTER AND CANDIES 20CCT18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 3846?
3846 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The food is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 807 in that the foreign factory, warehouse, or other establishment of which the owner, operator, or agent in charge, or the government of the foreign country, refuses to permit entry of United States inspectors or other individuals duly designated by the Secretary, upon request, to inspect such factory, warehouse, or other establishment.". This violation is based on 807(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 3846?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 66 import refusals issued for violation code 3846, affecting 29 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 3846?
The most recent import refusal for violation 3846 was on December 30, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 3846?
Products commonly refused under violation 3846 include: SOYBEANS (MICROGREEN), CROAKER, LEAF & STEM VEGETABLES, N.E.C., SOYBEANS (SEE INDUSTRY 37 FOR 'BEAN CURD'). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 3846?
Violation code 3846 is based on 807(b) 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.