Polychem S.A. de C.V.

3 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.

• INCONSPICU1 refused line

  Required information not conspicuous

  Information required on the label appeared not to be placed prominently or conspicuously enough to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer.

• 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 Polychem S.A. de C.V.

Is Polychem S.A. de C.V. on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 25, 2026, Polychem S.A. de C.V. is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for chamoy tamarind artificially flavored seasoning; FDA published the listing on October 29, 2024.

Has FDA refused shipments from Polychem S.A. de C.V.?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Polychem S.A. de C.V. on July 30, 2024. The most recent, on July 30, 2024, was spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Polychem S.A. de C.V.'s shipments?

The most frequent charges are COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 1 line) and INCONSPICU (required information not conspicuous, 1 line).

When was Polychem S.A. de C.V. last inspected by FDA?

FDA's most recent inspection of Polychem S.A. de C.V. with a final classification is dated May 20, 2025 and was classified NAI (No Action Indicated).

What is Polychem S.A. de C.V.'s FEI number?

Polychem S.A. de C.V.'s FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3018143545.

Can shipments from Polychem S.A. de C.V. still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of chamoy tamarind artificially flavored seasoning from Polychem S.A. de C.V. 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).