Has FDA refused shipments from Ceylon Biscuits Ltd?

Yes. FDA refused 7 shipment lines from Ceylon Biscuits Ltd between October 8, 2020 and December 23, 2025. The most recent, on December 23, 2025, was plain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Ceylon Biscuits Ltd's shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 6 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 3 lines).

When was Ceylon Biscuits Ltd last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Ceylon Biscuits Ltd with a final classification is dated June 16, 2015 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Ceylon Biscuits Ltd's FEI number?

Ceylon Biscuits Ltd's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 1000321376.

Can shipments from Ceylon Biscuits Ltd still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of cheese buttons biscuit; chocolate puff from Ceylon Biscuits Ltd can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 45-02; FDA releases them only if evidence shows they do not have the listed violation. Importers must consider this listing in their FSVP evaluation (21 CFR 1.505).

Ceylon Biscuits Ltd

FDA import alert and refusal historyPannipitiya, Sri LankaFEI 1000321376

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As of October 26, 2026, Ceylon Biscuits Ltd (Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for cheese buttons biscuit; chocolate puff, published by FDA on August 29, 2012, and has 7 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 45-02 · red list
Last import refusal: Dec 23, 2025Plain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c. · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: Jun 16, 2015Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Ceylon Biscuits Ltd

9 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.

2025

Dec 23, 2025Import refusal
Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Plain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c.; Pastry (eclairs, cream puffs) custard or cream filledUNSAFE COLEntry SCS-1160870-6Show 4 linesHide lines
- Refused, Plain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry SCS-1160870-6Source
- Refused, Pastry (eclairs, cream puffs) custard or cream filledUNSAFE COLEntry SCS-1160870-6Source
- Refused, Pastry (eclairs, cream puffs) custard or cream filledUNSAFE COLEntry SCS-1160870-6Source
- Refused, Pastry (eclairs, cream puffs) custard or cream filledUNSAFE COLEntry SCS-1160870-6Source
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2022

Jan 19, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Plain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry HA9-0210271-4
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2020

Oct 8, 2020Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Pastry (eclairs, cream puffs) custard or cream filled; Plain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry HA9-0200326-8Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Pastry (eclairs, cream puffs) custard or cream filledUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry HA9-0200326-8Source
- Refused, Plain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry HA9-0200326-8Source
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2015

Jun 16, 2015Inspection
Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Foodborne Biological Hazards
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2012

Aug 29, 2012Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listCHEESE BUTTONS BISCUIT; Chocolate Puff
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Refusal charges, in plain English

UNSAFE COL6 refused lines
Color additive unsafe under section 721
The product appeared to be, or to contain, a color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of section 721(a) of the FD&C Act, the section that governs which color additives may be used and how.
COLOR LBLG3 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

Questions about Ceylon Biscuits Ltd

Is Ceylon Biscuits Ltd on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Ceylon Biscuits Ltd is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for cheese buttons biscuit; chocolate puff; FDA published the listing on August 29, 2012.
Has FDA refused shipments from Ceylon Biscuits Ltd?: Yes. FDA refused 7 shipment lines from Ceylon Biscuits Ltd between October 8, 2020 and December 23, 2025. The most recent, on December 23, 2025, was plain cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse Ceylon Biscuits Ltd's shipments?: The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 6 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 3 lines).
When was Ceylon Biscuits Ltd last inspected by FDA?: FDA's most recent inspection of Ceylon Biscuits Ltd with a final classification is dated June 16, 2015 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Ceylon Biscuits Ltd's FEI number?: Ceylon Biscuits Ltd's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 1000321376.
Can shipments from Ceylon Biscuits Ltd still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of cheese buttons biscuit; chocolate puff from Ceylon Biscuits Ltd can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 45-02; FDA releases them only if evidence shows they do not have the listed violation. Importers must consider this listing in their FSVP evaluation (21 CFR 1.505).

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