FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge COSM MISB
COSM MISB is the FDA import refusal charge for the cosmetic's labeling appears to be false or misleading within the meaning of Section 201(n).; it cites section 602(a) & 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding). FDA recorded it on 3 refused shipment lines from 1 country between October 2016 and April 8, 2024, most often for vegetable oils from Fiji.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 3
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 1
- countries of origin
- 0
- import alerts name this charge
What COSM MISB means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of COSM MISB yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 602(a) & 801(a)(3)
- Classification
- misbranding
FDA's official statement
The cosmetic's labeling appears to be false or misleading within the meaning of Section 201(n).
Countries with the most COSM MISB refusals
| Country | Lines | Share of COSM MISB |
|---|---|---|
| Fiji | 3 | 100% |
Product categories with the most COSM MISB refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of COSM MISB |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil) | 3 | 100% |
Latest COSM MISB refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punja & Sons (Oil) Pte Ltd.Lautoka, Fiji | Mustard oil, refined, single ingredient, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoring | STD IDENTCOSM MISBCSTIC LBLG | Source | |
| PUNJA & SONS (Milk)Lautoka, Fiji | Mustard oil, refined, single ingredient, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoring | STD IDENTCOSM MISBCSTIC LBLG | Source | |
| PUNJA & SONS (Milk)Lautoka, Fiji | Mustard oil, refined, single ingredient, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoring | STD IDENTCOSM MISBCSTIC LBLG | Source |
Questions about COSM MISB
- What does COSM MISB mean on an FDA refusal?
- COSM MISB is the refusal charge “The cosmetic's labeling appears to be false or misleading within the meaning of Section 201(n).”. FDA's official statement for the charge reads: “The cosmetic's labeling appears to be false or misleading within the meaning of Section 201(n).”
- What law does COSM MISB cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites section 602(a) & 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for COSM MISB, and classifies the charge as misbranding. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most COSM MISB refusals?
- As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most COSM MISB refusal lines are Fiji (3). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for COSM MISB?
- SupplierRadar found no food import alert whose charge section names COSM MISB. An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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