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Obson International Pvt. Ltd.

FDA import alert and refusal historyMumbai, IndiaFEI 3008872359

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As of October 26, 2026, Obson International Pvt. Ltd. (Mumbai, India) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for fennel, whole (spice); spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c.; green mukhwas; mix fruit candy; pineapple candy; orange candy; kala khatta candy; jaggery powder, published by FDA on September 18, 2009, is also listed on Import Alert 21-07 (green list) and Import Alert 99-19 (red list), and has 46 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.

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Current status

Import alerts
IA 21-07 · green listIA 45-02 · red listIA 99-19 · red list
Last import refusal
Other bakery products, n.e.c. · FILTHY
Last warning letter
None found
Last inspection
Classified NAI (No Action Indicated)

Every FDA record for Obson International Pvt. Ltd.

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

2026

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Other bakery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry MQ9-0212192-9Show 2 lines
    • Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry MQ9-0212192-9Source
    • Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry MQ9-0212192-9Source
    Source

2025

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Invert sugarUNSAFE COLEntry H67-1693788-2
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice); Fennel, whole (spice)SALMONELLAUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGYELLOW #5Entry H67-1690630-9Show 4 lines
    Source
  3. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Rock candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry MQ9-0209146-0Show 2 lines
    Source

2023

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 4 lines in one entry: Rock candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry MQ9-0202739-9Show 4 lines
    Source

2022

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Invert sugarUNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry H67-1622971-0Show 2 lines
    Source

2021

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)LIST INGREALLERGENEntry MQ9-0195955-0Show 3 lines
    • Refused, Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)LIST INGREALLERGENEntry MQ9-0195955-0Source
    • Refused, Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)LIST INGREALLERGENEntry MQ9-0195955-0Source
    • Refused, Candy bar or pieces (not caramel or fondant), hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)LIST INGREALLERGENEntry MQ9-0195955-0Source
    Source

2019

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Pepper,black, whole (spice); Pepper, black, ground, cracked (spice)FOREIGN OBFILTHYSALMONELLAEntry H67-1570804-5Show 2 lines
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Sugar products, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry B9G-0009554-9
    Source

2018

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Invert sugarUNSAFE COLYELLOW #5Entry H67-1543893-2Show 2 lines
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry H67-1535257-0Show 2 lines
    • Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry H67-1535257-0Source
    • Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry H67-1535257-0Source
    Source
  3. Import refusal
    Refused, Sugar products, n.e.c.COLOR LBLGEntry MQ9-0179362-9
    Source
  4. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Invert sugarUNSAFE COLEntry H67-1533412-3Show 2 lines
    Source
  5. Import refusal
    Refused, Sugar products, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry B9G-0005247-4
    Source
  6. Import refusal
    Refused, Potato chips,friedSALMONELLAEntry B9G-0005247-4
    Source
Show 20 earlier records (2009–2018)

2018

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, 6 lines in one entry: Invert sugar; Fennel, whole (spice)UNSAFE COLEntry H67-1532413-2Show 6 lines
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Sugar products, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry EJ4-0022970-7
    Source
  3. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ4-0022442-7Show 2 lines
    • Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ4-0022442-7Source
    • Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ4-0022442-7Source
    Source
  4. Import refusal
    Refused, MolassesUNSAFE COLEntry RE9-0012150-0
    Source

2017

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)LIST INGRECOLOR LBLGEntry 9L7-1046519-1
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, Flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLLIST INGRECOLOR LBLGEntry 9L7-1046519-1
    Source
  3. Import refusal
    Refused, Other bakery products, n.e.c.FILTHYEntry H67-1510877-4
    Source

2016

  1. Import refusal
    Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry EJ4-0018341-7
    Source
  2. Import refusal
    Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry BFH-0117790-3Show 2 lines
    • Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry BFH-0117790-3Source
    • Refused, Capsicums (cayenne chili, hot peppers), ground, cracked (spice)SALMONELLAEntry BFH-0117790-3Source
    Source
  3. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 21-07green listTamarind Paste/Slab
    Source

2012

  1. Inspection
    Inspection classified NAI (No Action Indicated)Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ; Foodborne Biological Hazards
    Source

2009

  1. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listFennel, Whole (Spice); Spices, Flavors and Salt Not Mentioned Elsewhere, N.E.C.; green mukhwas; Mix Fruit Candy; Pineapple Candy; Orange Candy; Kala Khatta Candy; JAGGERY POWDER
    Source
  2. Import alert listing
    Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listMasala Munch Snacks (Green Chutney Rajasthani Style); chili powder
    Source

Refusal charges, in plain English

  • UNSAFE COL24 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 LBLG14 refused lines

    Artificial coloring not declared

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

  • SALMONELLA13 refused lines

    Salmonella

    The product appeared to contain Salmonella, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.

  • FILTHY5 refused lines

    Filthy, putrid or decomposed substance

    The product appeared to consist in whole or in part of a filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or to be otherwise unfit for food.

  • LIST INGRE5 refused lines

    Ingredients not listed

    The product is made from two or more ingredients and the label appeared not to list the common or usual name of each one (or, for a juice beverage, the percentage of juice).

  • ALLERGEN3 refused lines

    Major food allergen not declared

    The label appeared not to declare all major food allergens present in the product, as section 403(w) of the FD&C Act requires.

  • YELLOW #53 refused lines

    FD&C Yellow No. 5 not declared

    The food appeared to contain the color additive FD&C Yellow No. 5 without declaring it on the label as 21 CFR 74.705 requires.

  • FOREIGN OB2 refused lines

    FOREIGN OB

Questions about Obson International Pvt. Ltd.

Is Obson International Pvt. Ltd. on an FDA import alert?
Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Obson International Pvt. Ltd. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for fennel, whole (spice); spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c.; green mukhwas; mix fruit candy; pineapple candy; orange candy; kala khatta candy; jaggery powder; FDA published the listing on September 18, 2009.
Has FDA refused shipments from Obson International Pvt. Ltd.?
Yes. FDA refused 46 shipment lines from Obson International Pvt. Ltd. between November 22, 2016 and March 30, 2026. The most recent, on March 30, 2026, was other bakery products, n.e.c., charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
Why did FDA refuse Obson International Pvt. Ltd.'s shipments?
The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 24 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 14 lines).
When was Obson International Pvt. Ltd. last inspected by FDA?
FDA's most recent inspection of Obson International Pvt. Ltd. with a final classification is dated August 28, 2012 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).
What is Obson International Pvt. Ltd.'s FEI number?
Obson International Pvt. Ltd.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3008872359.
Can shipments from Obson International Pvt. Ltd. still enter the U.S.?
Shipments of fennel, whole (spice); spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c.; green mukhwas; mix fruit candy; pineapple candy; orange candy; kala khatta candy; jaggery powder from Obson International Pvt. 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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