Ilkwang

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• UNSAFE COL2 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 Ilkwang

Is Ilkwang on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Ilkwang is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for fruit flavored jelly popsicle; sweet flavored candy (kkot ha seu); fruit flavored jelly candy; FDA published the listing on November 12, 2009.

Has FDA refused shipments from Ilkwang?

Yes. FDA refused 2 shipment lines from Ilkwang on December 11, 2018. The most recent, on December 11, 2018, was jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Ilkwang's shipments?

The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 2 lines).

What is Ilkwang's FEI number?

Ilkwang's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004284594.

Can shipments from Ilkwang still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of fruit flavored jelly popsicle; sweet flavored candy (kkot ha seu); fruit flavored jelly candy from Ilkwang 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).