Leaf Suomi Oy

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• UNSAFE COL1 refused line

  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 Leaf Suomi Oy

Is Leaf Suomi Oy on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Leaf Suomi Oy is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for licorice sticks; licorice familie guf; FDA published the listing on September 18, 2009.

Has FDA refused shipments from Leaf Suomi Oy?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Leaf Suomi Oy on July 19, 2021. The most recent, on July 19, 2021, was licorice candy, soft, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Leaf Suomi Oy's shipments?

The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 1 line).

What is Leaf Suomi Oy's FEI number?

Leaf Suomi Oy's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3004324445.

Can shipments from Leaf Suomi Oy still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of licorice sticks; licorice familie guf from Leaf Suomi Oy 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).