FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge COSMETFPLA
COSMETFPLA is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to contain an undeclared color additive which renders it misbranded within the meaning of Sections…; it cites sections 1454(c)(3)(B), 1456 and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act. FDA recorded it on 27 refused shipment lines from 2 countries between October 2016 and November 24, 2025, most often for color additives from India.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 27
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 2
- countries of origin
- 0
- import alerts name this charge
What COSMETFPLA means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of COSMETFPLA yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 1454(c)(3)(B)1456801(a)(3)
FDA's official statement
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to contain an undeclared color additive which renders it misbranded within the meaning of Sections 1454(c)(3)(B) and 1456 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.
Countries with the most COSMETFPLA refusals
Product categories with the most COSMETFPLA refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of COSMETFPLA |
|---|---|---|
| Color Additives for Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics | 23 | 85% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 3 | 11% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 1 | 4% |
Latest COSMETFPLA refusals
Questions about COSMETFPLA
- What does COSMETFPLA mean on an FDA refusal?
- COSMETFPLA is the refusal charge “Appears to contain an undeclared color additive which renders it misbranded within the meaning of Sections…”. 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 an undeclared color additive which renders it misbranded within the meaning of Sections 1454(c)(3)(B) and 1456 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.”
- What law does COSMETFPLA cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 1454(c)(3)(B), 1456 and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act for COSMETFPLA. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most COSMETFPLA refusals?
- As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most COSMETFPLA refusal lines are India (14) and Australia (13). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for COSMETFPLA?
- SupplierRadar found no food import alert whose charge section names COSMETFPLA. An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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