Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd

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

Refusal charges, in plain English

• 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 Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Is Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd on an FDA import alert?

Yes. As of October 27, 2026, Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 45-02, “Foods with illegal or undeclared colors”, for monster energy drink; FDA published the listing on January 14, 2026.

Has FDA refused shipments from Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd on January 14, 2026. The most recent, on January 14, 2026, was energy drink caffeine, carbonated, n.e.c., charged as UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721).

Why did FDA refuse Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd's shipments?

The most frequent charge is UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 1 line).

What is Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd's FEI number?

Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 3030651443.

Can shipments from Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) Ltd still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of monster energy drink from Monster Energy Beverage Company of South Africa (Pty) 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).