Republic Biscuit Corporation

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• COLOR LBLG1 refused line

  Artificial coloring not declared

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

• UNSAFE COL1 refused line

  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.

Questions about Republic Biscuit Corporation

Is Republic Biscuit Corporation on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Republic Biscuit Corporation is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for rebisco super thin crunchy choco crackers; FDA published the listing on April 3, 2013.

Has FDA refused shipments from Republic Biscuit Corporation?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Republic Biscuit Corporation on April 26, 2017. The most recent, on April 26, 2017, was flavored or party crackers, charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Republic Biscuit Corporation's shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 1 line) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 1 line).

What is Republic Biscuit Corporation's FEI number?

Republic Biscuit Corporation's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3018056587.

Can shipments from Republic Biscuit Corporation still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of rebisco super thin crunchy choco crackers from Republic Biscuit Corporation 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).