H.K. Exports

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• 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.

• POISONORD2 refused lines

  Poisonous or deleterious substance (ordinarily injurious)

  The product appeared to contain a poisonous or deleterious substance in a form or amount that would ordinarily render it injurious to health.

• COLOR LBLG1 refused line

  Artificial coloring not declared

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

• LACKS FIRM1 refused line

  Manufacturer name and address missing

  The packaged product's label appeared not to show the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.

• 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).

• UNSAFE ADD1 refused line

  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.

• UNSFDIETUS1 refused line

  UNSFDIETUS

• 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 H.K. Exports

Is H.K. Exports on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, H.K. Exports is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for natural mukhawas (mouth freshner); FDA published the listing on January 11, 2022.

Has FDA refused shipments from H.K. Exports?

Yes. FDA refused 5 shipment lines from H.K. Exports between December 14, 2021 and September 10, 2024. The most recent, on September 10, 2024, was betel nut, shelled, charged as UNSAFE ADD (food additive unsafe under section 409).

Why did FDA refuse H.K. Exports's shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 3 lines) and POISONORD (poisonous or deleterious substance (ordinarily injurious), 2 lines).

What is H.K. Exports's FEI number?

H.K. Exports's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010326532.

Can shipments from H.K. Exports still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of natural mukhawas (mouth freshner) from H.K. Exports 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).