FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge COLORLABEL
Required information not prominent
COLORLABEL is the FDA import refusal charge for required information not prominent; it cites section 403(f) of the FD&C Act (801(a)(3)). FDA recorded it on 305 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and September 15, 2026, most often for candy and chewing gum from Canada.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 305
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 43
- countries of origin
- 0
- import alerts name this charge
What COLORLABEL means
Information required on the label appeared not to be placed prominently enough, or in such terms, to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer.
This restates FDA's statement. It says what the charge means, never why a particular shipment was refused.
- FD&C Act section
- 403(f)
- Classification
- 801(a)(3)
FDA's official statement
Copied unchanged from FDA's Refusal Charges reference table.
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use.
Countries with the most COLORLABEL refusals
Shipment lines carrying COLORLABEL, by country of origin.
Product categories with the most COLORLABEL refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of COLORLABEL |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 89 | 29% |
| Snack Food Items | 39 | 13% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 25 | 8% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 21 | 7% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 20 | 7% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 17 | 6% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 15 | 5% |
| Beverage Bases | 11 | 4% |
| Food Sweeteners (Nutritive) | 11 | 4% |
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties | 11 | 4% |
Latest COLORLABEL refusals
The 20 most recent refused lines, through September 15, 2026, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy PeopleMalmo, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CCOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Franssons Konfektyrer ABGranna, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHCOLORLABEL+1 | Source | |
| Candy PeopleMalmo, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CCOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Candy PeopleMalmo, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHCOLORLABEL+1 | Source | |
| Toms Confectionery GroupBallerup, Denmark | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CCOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | COLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Candy PeopleMalmo, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLACKS N/CCOLORLABEL+1 | Source | |
| Cloetta SverigeSverige, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CNO ENGLISHCOLORLABEL+1 | Source | |
| Vidal Golosinas SAMolina De Segura, Spain | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | LACKS N/CCOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Franssons Konfektyrer ABGranna, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+2 | Source | |
| Hleks Gida Sanayi ve TicaretGebze, Turkey | Toppings without fruit, nuts or chocolate n.e.c | COLORLABEL | Source | |
| Leiman Schlussel LtdYavne, Israel | Chewing gum (without chocolate) | COLORLABEL | Source | |
| Ritaj Alghala Sweets FactoryRiyadh, Saudi Arabia | Fruit filled filled/iced cookies,biscuits and wafers | COLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mormor Lisas Konfektyr ABSkanes Fagerhult, Sweden | Marshmallow candy, soft, with coconut (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLORLABEL | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LtdScoresby, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Fruit beverage base, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS N/CCOLORLABEL+1 | Source | |
| Pharma BiologicalJaipur, India | Multiple vitamins (mvi-12 vitamin combo) (vitamin) | COLORLABELUNAPPROVED | Source | |
| Durvesh InternationalKarachi, Pakistan | Mixed/assorted soft candy without nuts, fruit or chocolate) | UNSAFE COLCOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Hershey Canada - St. HyacintheSaint-Hyacinthe, Canada | Chocolate candy bar, without nuts and fruit | LACKS N/CCOLORLABEL | Source | |
| Hostess CanadaMississauga, Canada | Cake,custard or cream filled | LACKS N/CCOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source |
Questions about COLORLABEL
- What does COLORLABEL mean on an FDA refusal?
- COLORLABEL is the refusal charge “Required information not prominent”. Information required on the label appeared not to be placed prominently enough, or in such terms, to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer.
- What law does COLORLABEL cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites section 403(f) of the FD&C Act (801(a)(3)) for COLORLABEL, and classifies the charge as 801(a)(3). The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most COLORLABEL refusals?
- As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most COLORLABEL refusal lines are Canada (41), Sweden (37) and India (28). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for COLORLABEL?
- SupplierRadar found no food import alert whose charge section names COLORLABEL. An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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