Violation Code: 482
FDA Violation
Charge Code: NUTRIT LBL
Violation Details
- Violation Code (ASC ID)
- 482
- Charge Code
- NUTRIT LBL
- Description
- The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.
- Legal Section
- 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding
Most Affected Firms
| # | Firm Name | Location | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cadbury Trebor Bassett | Birmingham, UNITED KIN | 631 |
| 2 | COMERCIALIZADORA PEPSICO | Ciudad De Mexico, MEXICO | 295 |
| 3 | Laboratorios PiSA, S.A. de C.V (Planta Tlajomulco) | Tlajomulco De Zuniga, MEXICO | 220 |
| 4 | Nestle Food Service | York, UNITED KIN | 208 |
| 5 | Comercializadora Pepsico Mexico, | Ciudad De Mexico, MEXICO | 158 |
| 6 | H J Heinz Co Ltd | Hayes, UNITED KIN | 155 |
| 7 | Nutri-Asia, Incorporated dba UFC Philippines | Laguna, PHILIPPINE | 133 |
| 8 | Mars Confectionery Div Of Mars UK Ltd | Slough, UNITED KIN | 115 |
| 9 | Burton Foods Limited | Blackpool, UNITED KIN | 114 |
| 10 | Nestle India Limited | Bicholim, INDIA | 108 |
| 11 | Alnost Guatemala S.A | Guatemala, GUATEMALA | 83 |
| 12 | NisaWay / Bibby Distribution | Scunthorpe, UNITED KIN | 80 |
| 13 | Oliver Olives, Inc. | Bolton, CANADA | 79 |
| 14 | Qwaider Packing & Trading Est | Amman, JORDAN | 79 |
| 15 | UL Costa Rica SCC, S.A. | Heredia, COSTA RICA | 78 |
| 16 | Fresh Hemp Foods, Ltd. | Winnipeg, CANADA | 77 |
| 17 | Batleys plc | Salford, UNITED KIN | 77 |
| 18 | Nisa International | Grimsby, UNITED KIN | 73 |
| 19 | Rochef Chocolatier | Gatineau, CANADA | 70 |
| 20 | PHARMA GREEN S.R.L. | Falciano, ITALY | 70 |
Recent Import Refusals
| Date | Product | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | MILK BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS 03AGT08 | |
| 12/31/2025 | COFFEE, INSTANT 31AGT03 | Tonic Life S de RLMEXICO |
| 12/30/2025 | CORN CHIPS, FRIED 07BGT02 | Jocker's Foods IndustriesPHILIPPINE |
| 12/29/2025 | BANANA SAUCE 37JCT13 | |
| 12/29/2025 | BANANA SAUCE 37JCT13 | |
| 12/29/2025 | BANANA SAUCE 37JCE13 | Nutri-AsiaPHILIPPINE |
| 12/23/2025 | MACAROON,PREPARED DRY COOKIE, BISCUITS AND WAFER MIXES WITH MILK OR EGGS 03KYH11 | |
| 12/23/2025 | CANDY SPECIALTIES, N.E.C. (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33SYY99 | |
| 12/23/2025 | CAKE DOUGH OR BATTER WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03TYY01 | |
| 12/23/2025 | CAKE DOUGH OR BATTER WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03TYY01 | |
| 12/23/2025 | CAKE DOUGH OR BATTER WITHOUT CUSTARD OR CREAM FILLING 03TYY01 | |
| 12/23/2025 | KIWANO MELON (ENGLISH TOMATO) 22BYH08 | |
| 12/23/2025 | KIWI FRUIT, DRIED OR PASTE 21TYH11 | |
| 12/23/2025 | MARSHMALLOW CANDY, HARD, WITHOUT NUTS AND FRUIT (WITHOUT CHOCOLATE) 33EYH09 | |
| 12/23/2025 | OTHER FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, DRIED AND PASTE, N.E.C. 22HYH99 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FDA violation code 482?
482 is an FDA violation code that indicates: "The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be misbranded in that the label or labeling fails to bear the required nutrition information.". This violation is based on 403(q); 801(a)(3); Misbranding of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
How many import refusals have been issued for violation 482?
According to FDA Import Refusal data, there have been 35628 import refusals issued for violation code 482, affecting 10303 unique firms.
When was the most recent refusal for violation 482?
The most recent import refusal for violation 482 was on December 31, 2025.
What products are commonly refused for violation 482?
Products commonly refused under violation 482 include: MILK BREAD/ROLLS/BUNS, COFFEE, INSTANT, CORN CHIPS, FRIED, BANANA SAUCE. These products were refused entry because they did not meet FDA requirements.
What is the legal basis for FDA violation code 482?
Violation code 482 is based on 403(q); 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.