Quala S.A.
FDA import alert and refusal historyBogota, ColombiaFEI 3009910357
Recorded by FDA as QUALA S.A.
As of October 26, 2026, Quala S.A. (Bogota, Colombia) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02 (Foods with illegal or undeclared colors) for quipitos pops, published by FDA on January 30, 2012, and has 11 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
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Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 45-02 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit) · FILTHY
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Quala S.A.
12 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2026
2025
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Soft drink, root flavored (root beer, ginger ale, etc.), carbonatedUNSAFE ADDNUTRIT LBLEntry EDX-0016818-7Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Soft drink, root flavored (root beer, ginger ale, etc.), carbonatedUNSAFE ADDNUTRIT LBLEntry EDX-0016818-7Source
- Refused, Soft drink, root flavored (root beer, ginger ale, etc.), carbonatedUNSAFE ADDNUTRIT LBLEntry EDX-0016818-7Source
2024
- Import refusalRefused, Beverage base, true fruit and imitation fruit flavors, (not cocktail or punch)UNSAFE COLLACKS N/CNO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBLEntry 92K-0253923-2Source
2021
- Import refusalRefused, Beverage base, mixed fruitNO ENGLISHEntry H35-2039935-9Source
- Import refusalRefused, Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), with fruit (without chocolate)LIST INGRENO ENGLISHUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBLEntry AMN-0059409-9Source
2019
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 2 lines in one entry: Spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c.; Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)NO ENGLISHUNSAFE COLEntry B4Y-0009981-4Show 2 linesHide lines
- Refused, Spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c.NO ENGLISHEntry B4Y-0009981-4Source
- Refused, Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)UNSAFE COLNO ENGLISHEntry B4Y-0009981-4Source
2018
- Import refusalRefused, Candy without chocolate n.e.c.NO ENGLISHEntry AMN-0040672-4Source
- Import refusalRefused, Candy without chocolate n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry UPS-7471077-4Source
2017
- Import refusalRefused, Beverage base not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c.NO ENGLISHEntry B4Y-0003686-5Source
2012
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listQuipitos PopsSource
Refusal charges, in plain English
- NO ENGLISH7 refused lines
Required label information not in English
Information that must appear on the label appeared not to be given in English, or not to be repeated in every language used on the label.
- NUTRIT LBL4 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.
- UNSAFE COL3 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.
- UNSAFE ADD2 refused lines
Food additive unsafe under section 409
The product appeared to contain a food additive that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409 of the FD&C Act, the section that governs which food additives may be used and under what conditions.
- FILTHY1 refused line
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.
- LACKS N/C1 refused line
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.
- LIST INGRE1 refused line
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).
- USUAL NAME1 refused line
Common or usual name missing
The label appeared not to show the common or usual name of the food.
Questions about Quala S.A.
- Is Quala S.A. on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Quala S.A. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for quipitos pops; FDA published the listing on January 30, 2012.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Quala S.A.?
- Yes. FDA refused 11 shipment lines from Quala S.A. between September 28, 2017 and May 26, 2026. The most recent, on May 26, 2026, was tamarind (subtropical and tropical fruit), charged as FILTHY (filthy, putrid or decomposed substance).
- Why did FDA refuse Quala S.A.'s shipments?
- The most frequent charges are NO ENGLISH (required label information not in english, 7 lines) and NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 4 lines).
- What is Quala S.A.'s FEI number?
- Quala S.A.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3009910357.
- Can shipments from Quala S.A. still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of quipitos pops from Quala S.A. 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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