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Violation Code: 475

FDA Violation

Charge Code: COSMETLBLG

3,108
Total Refusals
1203
Affected Firms
1/21/2026
Latest Case
10/9/2001
First Case

Violation Details

Violation Code (ASC ID)
475
Charge Code
COSMETLBLG
Description
It appears that the cosmetic consists of two or more ingredients and the label does not list the common or usual name of each ingredient.
Legal Section
5(c)(3)(B); 801(a)(3) Misbranding

Most Affected Firms

#Firm NameLocationCases
1KALINAYekaterinburg, RUSSIA104
2M Kappus Gmbh & CoOffenbach Am Main, GERMANY71
3Coty Manufacturing UK Ltd.Ashford, UNITED KIN45
4GUANGZHOU NATURAL BEAUTY CO. LTDGuangzhou, CHINA44
5SinoropaMuriel, GERMANY43
6Unilever Lever Faberge DeutschlandMannheim, GERMANY35
7PLATINA COSMETICOS LTDAUberaba, BRAZIL35
8Logona Naturkosmetik Und Heilmittel Hans Hansel GmbhSalzhemmendorf, GERMANY28
9Cellex-C International Inc.Toronto, CANADA27
10Bielenda Kosmetyki Natural Sp ZoLiszki, POLAND26
11Dr Irena Eris S.A.Piaseczno, POLAND22
12NATURE REPUBLIC CO., LTD.Seoul, SOUTH KORE20
13Gc Logistics CorporationHwaseong, SOUTH KORE20
14Young NailsSanta Fe Springs, UNITED STA19
15Rafael A. CastilloSanto Domingo De Guzman, DOMINICAN 19
16Isha Crafts PrivateCoimbatore, INDIA18
17Valmari Cosmetica De ResultaadoSao Bendito, BRAZIL18
18SoapworksGuelph, CANADA18
19Unilever Philippines, Inc. - Cavite FactoryCalabarzon, PHILIPPINE17
20PhcpMississauga, CANADA17

Recent Import Refusals

DateProductFirm
1/21/2026
MEN'S TALCUM (SHAVING PREPARATIONS)
53KH03
1/21/2026
OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C.
53LD99
1/8/2026
LIPSTICK (MAKEUP PREPARATIONS, NOT FOR EYES)
53GD05
12/11/2025
SHAMPOOS (HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING)
53ED06
12/11/2025
SHAMPOOS (HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING)
53ED06
12/11/2025
SHAMPOOS (HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING)
53ED06
11/17/2025
WRINKLE SMOOTHING (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS)
53LF10
10/29/2025
OTHER COSMETIC AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
53YD99
EclaFinSOUTH KORE
10/16/2025
OTHER HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING), N.E.C.
53ED99
9/24/2025
BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
53JY01
9/24/2025
BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
53JY01
9/24/2025
BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
53JY01
8/8/2025
BATH SOAPS AND DETERGENTS (NOT ANTIPERSPIRANT) (PERSONAL CLEANLINESS)
53JY01
6/30/2025
SKIN FRESHENERS (SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS)
53LH09
6/20/2025
EYE SHADOW (EYE MAKEUP PREPARATIONS)
53CF03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDA violation code 475?

475 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "It appears that the cosmetic consists of two or more ingredients and the label does not list the common or usual name of each ingredient.". This violation is based on 5(c)(3)(B); 801(a)(3) Misbranding of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

How many import refusals have been issued for violation 475?

According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 3108 import refusals issued for violation code 475, affecting 1203 unique firms.

When was the most recent refusal for violation 475?

The most recent import refusal for violation 475 was on January 21, 2026.

What products are commonly refused for violation 475?

Products commonly refused under violation 475 include: MEN'S TALCUM (SHAVING PREPARATIONS), OTHER SKIN CARE PREPARATIONS, N.E.C., LIPSTICK (MAKEUP PREPARATIONS, NOT FOR EYES), SHAMPOOS (HAIR PREPARATIONS, NON-COLORING). These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.

What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 475?

Violation code 475 is based on 5(c)(3)(B); 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.