Van Vliet B.V.

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• COLOR LBLG6 refused lines

  Artificial coloring not declared

  The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.

• 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.

Questions about Van Vliet B.V.

Is Van Vliet B.V. on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Van Vliet B.V. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for licorice gummy bears; FDA published the listing on October 2, 2009.

Has FDA refused shipments from Van Vliet B.V.?

Yes. FDA refused 6 shipment lines from Van Vliet B.V. on November 13, 2018. The most recent, on November 13, 2018, was licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Van Vliet B.V.'s shipments?

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

When was Van Vliet B.V. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Van Vliet B.V. with a final classification is dated November 6, 2019 and was classified VAI (Voluntary Action Indicated).

What is Van Vliet B.V.'s FEI number?

Van Vliet B.V.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3003991830.

Can shipments from Van Vliet B.V. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of licorice gummy bears from Van Vliet B.V. 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).