Hindustan Unilever Limited
FDA import alert and refusal historyPatiala, IndiaFEI 3014561004
Recorded by FDA as HINDUSTAN UNILEVER LIMITED
As of October 26, 2026, Hindustan Unilever Limited (Patiala, India) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39 (Imported foods that appear to be misbranded) for mango jam, published by FDA on January 5, 2017, is also listed on Import Alert 45-02 (red list), and has 9 FDA import refusals recorded since October 2016.
Data from FDA public records, last checked . Request a correction
Current status
- Import alerts
- IA 99-39 · red listIA 45-02 · red list
- Last import refusal
- Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied · UNSAFE COL
- Last warning letter
- None found
- Last inspection
- None on record
Every FDA record for Hindustan Unilever Limited
11 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.
2023
- Import refusalRefused, Strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candiedUNSAFE COLEntry KM6-3598156-6Source
- Import refusalSource
Refused, 3 lines in one entry: Catsup; Mixed fruit, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c.LIST INGREPRESRV LBLLACKS FIRMUNSAFE COLEntry 8L5-0001475-4Show 3 linesHide lines
- Refused, CatsupLIST INGREPRESRV LBLLACKS FIRMEntry 8L5-0001475-4Source
- Refused, CatsupLIST INGREPRESRV LBLLACKS FIRMEntry 8L5-0001475-4Source
- Refused, Mixed fruit, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLPRESRV LBLEntry 8L5-0001475-4Source
2020
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed fruit, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry H67-1590613-6Source
2018
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed fruit, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLEntry KM6-3508844-6Source
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed fruit, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGEntry KM6-1515696-5Source
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed fruit, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGLACKS N/CNUTRIT LBLEntry KM6-3512126-2Source
2017
- Import refusalRefused, Mixed fruit, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter or candied, n.e.c.UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBLEntry KM6-3503265-9Source
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 99-39red listMango JamSource
2014
- Import alert listingListed on Import Alert 45-02red listKissan Mango Jam; Kissan Mixed Fruit JamSource
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.
- LIST INGRE3 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).
- PRESRV LBL3 refused lines
Chemical preservative not declared
The product appeared to contain a chemical preservative without labeling that states that fact and the preservative's function.
- COLOR LBLG2 refused lines
Artificial coloring not declared
The product appeared to contain an artificial coloring without labeling that states that fact.
- LACKS FIRM2 refused lines
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions about Hindustan Unilever Limited
- Is Hindustan Unilever Limited on an FDA import alert?
- Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Hindustan Unilever Limited is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-39, “Imported foods that appear to be misbranded”, for mango jam; FDA published the listing on January 5, 2017.
- Has FDA refused shipments from Hindustan Unilever Limited?
- Yes. FDA refused 9 shipment lines from Hindustan Unilever Limited between May 22, 2017 and August 21, 2023. The most recent, on August 21, 2023, was strawberry, jam, jelly, preserves, marmalade, butter and candied, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).
- Why did FDA refuse Hindustan Unilever Limited's shipments?
- The most frequent charges are UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 7 lines) and LIST INGRE (ingredients not listed, 3 lines).
- What is Hindustan Unilever Limited's FEI number?
- Hindustan Unilever Limited's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3014561004.
- Can shipments from Hindustan Unilever Limited still enter the U.S.?
- Shipments of mango jam from Hindustan Unilever Limited can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-39; 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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