FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge COSM COLOR
COSM COLOR is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a) which renders it…; it cites sections 601(e) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration). FDA recorded it on 60 refused shipment lines from 4 countries between October 2016 and November 24, 2025, most often for color additives from Australia.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 60
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 4
- countries of origin
- 0
- import alerts name this charge
What COSM COLOR means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of COSM COLOR yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 601(e)801(a)(3)
- Classification
- adulteration
FDA's official statement
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a) which renders it adulterated under Section 601(e).
Countries with the most COSM COLOR refusals
| Country | Lines | Share of COSM COLOR |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 36 | 60% |
| India | 17 | 28% |
| Netherlands | 6 | 10% |
| Japan | 1 | 2% |
Product categories with the most COSM COLOR refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of COSM COLOR |
|---|---|---|
| Color Additives for Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics | 55 | 92% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 3 | 5% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 1 | 2% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 1 | 2% |
Latest COSM COLOR refusals
Questions about COSM COLOR
- What does COSM COLOR mean on an FDA refusal?
- COSM COLOR is the refusal charge “Appears to contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a) which renders it…”. FDA's official statement for the charge reads: “The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain a color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of Section 721(a) which renders it adulterated under Section 601(e).”
- What law does COSM COLOR cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 601(e) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration) for COSM COLOR, and classifies the charge as adulteration. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most COSM COLOR refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most COSM COLOR refusal lines are Australia (36), India (17) and Netherlands (6). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for COSM COLOR?
- SupplierRadar found no food import alert whose charge section names COSM COLOR. An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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