Import Alert 34-02: Detention without physical examination of confectionery products containing non-nutritive components

Official title

Detention Without Physical Examination of Confectionery Products Containing Non-Nutritive Components

Product scope

Confectionery products containing non-nutritive components, such as small toys or objects, which may be partially or completely imbedded in the food product. Confectionery products that are injurious to health due to a non-nutritive component of the food.

Last published

May 12, 2025

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What is Import Alert 34-02?

Import Alert 34-02, “Detention without physical examination of confectionery products containing non-nutritive components”, is an FDA import alert. FDA may detain confectionery products containing non-nutritive components, such as small toys or objects from the firms on its red list without physical examination; FDA last published the alert on May 12, 2025.

Which firms are on Import Alert 34-02?

As of October 25, 2026, 21 firms are listed on Import Alert 34-02 in 12 countries; the most listings are in Italy (4), Japan (3) and Poland (2). The full table, grouped by country, is below on this page and every firm links to its record.

How do firms get off Import Alert 34-02?

A firm asks FDA to remove it by submitting evidence that the cause of the listing has been corrected. The Guidance section of the alert on FDA's website gives the procedure and the contact for 34-02; our guide explains the steps and the evidence FDA usually asks for.

What charge does FDA use under Import Alert 34-02?

The charge section of Import Alert 34-02 names POISONOUS (poisonous or deleterious substance), FOREIGN OB (appears to contain foreign objects.) and IMBED OBJT (appears to be a confectionary that has partially or completely imbedded therein any nonnutritive object.). Each code is a refusal charge in FDA's reference table; the linked pages give FDA's official statement and refusal counts.

Which firms were added to Import Alert 34-02 recently?

No firm was added to Import Alert 34-02 in the last 90 days, as of October 25, 2026.

Which firms were removed from Import Alert 34-02 recently?

SupplierRadar has recorded no removals from Import Alert 34-02 in the last 90 days, as of October 25, 2026. A removal is shown at the top of this page and on the firm's page the day it is found.