Has FDA refused shipments from A.G.BARR plc?

Yes. FDA refused 7 shipment lines from A.G.BARR plc between February 11, 2022 and August 23, 2026. The most recent, on August 23, 2026, was carbonated soft drink, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse A.G.BARR plc's shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 7 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 2 lines).

What is A.G.BARR plc's FEI number?

A.G.BARR plc's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3009086423.

Can shipments from A.G.BARR plc still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated; carbonated soft drink, n.e.c.; diet iru-bry (orange drink) from A.G.BARR plc 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).

A.G.BARR plc

FDA import alert and refusal historyGlasgow, United KingdomFEI 3009086423

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As of October 26, 2026, A.G.BARR plc (Glasgow, United Kingdom) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated; carbonated soft drink, n.e.c.; diet iru-bry (orange drink), published by FDA on September 1, 2011, 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: Aug 23, 2026Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c. · UNSAFE COL
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for A.G.BARR plc

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

2026

Aug 23, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c.UNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry SCS-1532310-6
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May 4, 2026Import refusal
Refused, Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry SCS-2890342-2
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2025

Dec 10, 2025Import refusal
Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COL COLOR LBLGEntry 164-0305051-7
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Aug 11, 2025Import refusal
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBLEntry 164-0303546-8Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COL LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry 164-0303546-8Source
- Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COL LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBLEntry 164-0303546-8Source
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2022

Feb 18, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLEntry 164-0290149-6
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Feb 11, 2022Import refusal
Refused, Soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonatedUNSAFE COLEntry 164-0290276-7
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2011

Sep 1, 2011Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 45-02red listSoft Drink, Citrus Fruit Flavored, Carbonated; Carbonated Soft Drink, N.E.C.; Diet IRU-BRY (orange drink)
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Refusal charges, in plain English

UNSAFE COL7 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 LBLG2 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
LACKS N/C2 refused lines
Net quantity statement missing
The packaged food appeared not to carry an accurate statement of the quantity of contents, such as net weight, measure, or count, on its label.
NUTRIT LBL2 refused lines
Nutrition information missing from label
The label or labeling appeared not to carry the nutrition information that U.S. law requires for the food.

Questions about A.G.BARR plc

Is A.G.BARR plc on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, A.G.BARR plc is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated; carbonated soft drink, n.e.c.; diet iru-bry (orange drink); FDA published the listing on September 1, 2011.
Has FDA refused shipments from A.G.BARR plc?: Yes. FDA refused 7 shipment lines from A.G.BARR plc between February 11, 2022 and August 23, 2026. The most recent, on August 23, 2026, was carbonated soft drink, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
Why did FDA refuse A.G.BARR plc's shipments?: The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 7 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 2 lines).
What is A.G.BARR plc's FEI number?: A.G.BARR plc's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3009086423.
Can shipments from A.G.BARR plc still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of soft drink, citrus fruit flavored, carbonated; carbonated soft drink, n.e.c.; diet iru-bry (orange drink) from A.G.BARR plc 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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