Ribon Company, Ltd.

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• UNSAFE COL34 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 LBLG16 refused lines

  Artificial coloring not declared

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

• NO ENGLISH2 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.

• 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).

Questions about Ribon Company, Ltd.

Is Ribon Company, Ltd. on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Ribon Company, Ltd. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for ame bow candy (ameboh candy); hard candy; FDA published the listing on April 25, 2011.

Has FDA refused shipments from Ribon Company, Ltd.?

Yes. FDA refused 35 shipment lines from Ribon Company, Ltd. between March 8, 2017 and April 28, 2025. The most recent, on April 28, 2025, was flavored candy, hard (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate), charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Ribon Company, Ltd.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 34 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 16 lines).

When was Ribon Company, Ltd. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Ribon Company, Ltd. with a final classification is dated February 8, 2019 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Ribon Company, Ltd.'s FEI number?

Ribon Company, Ltd.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3010493762.

Can shipments from Ribon Company, Ltd. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of ame bow candy (ameboh candy); hard candy from Ribon Company, 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).