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Violation Code: 471

FDA Violation

Charge Code: CSTIC LBLG

7,005
Total Refusals
2326
Affected Firms
1/22/2026
Latest Case
10/12/2001
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
471
Charge Code
CSTIC LBLG
Description
The labeling appears to fail to comply with cosmetic labeling requirements of Section 602(a), and/or (b), and/or (c), and as identified by 21 C.F.R. Part 701.
Legal Section
602(a) and/or (b), and/or (c), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1BUKAEV.RU LTDNizhniy Novgorod, RUSSIA121
2KALINAYekaterinburg, RUSSIA104
3Istituto GanassiiniMilan, ITALY77
4SinoropaMuriel, GERMANY71
5Eveline CosmeticsLesznowola, POLAND69
6Unilever Mexico S de R.L. de C.V.Jiutepec, MEXICO65
7NATURE REPUBLIC CO., LTD.Seoul, SOUTH KORE62
8VANI COSMETICS INCPickering, CANADA58
9Shiseido Co., Ltd.Chuo, JAPAN56
10Unilever Manufacturera S. de R.L. de C.V.Lerma, MEXICO51
11Coty Manufacturing UK Ltd.Ashford, UNITED KIN45
12GUANGZHOU NATURAL BEAUTY CO. LTDGuangzhou, CHINA45
13Hug CommunicationTokyo, JAPAN44
14Young NailsSanta Fe Springs, UNITED STA41
15Laboratorios Dr. Collado S.A.Santo Domingo Norte, DOMINICAN 40
16ALEYDA FRANCODajabon, DOMINICAN 38
17la sincere co.Osaka, JAPAN35
18PLATINA COSMETICOS LTDAUberaba, BRAZIL35
19Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Osaka, JAPAN31
20Unilever Lever Faberge DeutschlandMannheim, GERMANY31

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
1/22/2026
OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C.
53LC99
P PHONELAOS
1/21/2026
OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C.
53LD99
JP RETAILSINDIA
1/9/2026
SKIN FRESHENERS (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS)
53LB09
ASIA BRAND EXPORT INC.SOUTH KORE
1/9/2026
SKIN FRESHENERS (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS)
53LB09
SMART GLOBAL E COMMERCE CO LTDSOUTH KORE
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA
1/8/2026
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CC03
VANI COSMETICS INCCANADA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 471?

471 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The labeling appears to fail to comply with cosmetic labeling requirements of Section 602(a), and/or (b), and/or (c), and as identified by 21 C.F.R. Part 701.". This violation is based on 602(a) and/or (b), and/or (c), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDING of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 471?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 7005 import refusals issued for violation code 471, affecting 2326 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 471?

The most recent import refusal for violation 471 was on January 22, 2026.

What products are commonly refused for violation 471?

Products commonly refused under violation 471 include: OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C., SKIN FRESHENERS (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS), EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 471?

Violation code 471 is based on 602(a) and/or (b), and/or (c), 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.