What does DIET INGRE mean on an FDA refusal?

DIET INGRE is the refusal charge “Appears to be for use as an ingredient in a dietary supplement and appears to be or may be otherwise unfit…”. 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 be for use as an ingredient in a dietary supplement and appears to be or may be otherwise unfit for food.”

What law does DIET INGRE cite?

FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 402(a)(3) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration) for DIET INGRE, 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 DIET INGRE refusals?

As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most DIET INGRE refusal lines are Canada (1), China (1) and India (1). The full list with links is in the table on this page.

Is there an FDA import alert for DIET INGRE?

SupplierRadar found no food import alert whose charge section names DIET INGRE. An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.

FDA refusal charge

FDA refusal charge DIET INGRE

Appears to be for use as an ingredient in a dietary supplement and appears to be or may be otherwise unfit…

DIET INGRE is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to be for use as an ingredient in a dietary supplement and appears to be or may be otherwise unfit…; it cites sections 402(a)(3) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration). FDA recorded it on 3 refused shipment lines from 3 countries between October 2016 and January 28, 2025, most often for dietary supplements from Canada.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026.

3
refused shipment lines carry this charge: 3
countries of origin: 0
import alerts name this charge

What DIET INGRE means

SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of DIET INGRE yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.

FD&C Act section: 402(a)(3)801(a)(3)
Classification: adulteration

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) in that it appears to be for use as an ingredient in a dietary supplement and appears to be or may be otherwise unfit for food.

DIET INGRE · 402(a)(3), 801(a)(3); AdulterationFDA reference table (CSV)

Countries with the most DIET INGRE refusals

Shipment lines carrying DIET INGRE, by country of origin.

DIET INGRE refusal lines by country
Country	Lines	Share of DIET INGRE
Canada	1	33%
China	1	33%
India	1	33%

Product categories with the most DIET INGRE refusals

DIET INGRE refusal lines by product category
Category	Lines	Share of DIET INGRE
Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties	3	100%

Latest DIET INGRE refusals

The 3 most recent refused lines, through January 28, 2025, each with its FDA source.

Latest FDA refusals carrying DIET INGRE
Date	Firm	Product	Charges
Jan 28, 2025	99 PurityCalgary, Canada	Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c	DIET INGRE	Source
Jan 6, 2020	Hindustan Mint & Agro Products Private LtdChandausi, Moradabad, India	Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c	DIET INGRE	Source
Dec 6, 2018	Anihui Helin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Bozhou, China	Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c	DIET INGRE USUAL NAME	Source

Questions about DIET INGRE

What does DIET INGRE mean on an FDA refusal?: DIET INGRE is the refusal charge “Appears to be for use as an ingredient in a dietary supplement and appears to be or may be otherwise unfit…”. 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 be for use as an ingredient in a dietary supplement and appears to be or may be otherwise unfit for food.”
What law does DIET INGRE cite?: FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 402(a)(3) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration) for DIET INGRE, 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 DIET INGRE refusals?: As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most DIET INGRE refusal lines are Canada (1), China (1) and India (1). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
Is there an FDA import alert for DIET INGRE?: SupplierRadar found no food import alert whose charge section names DIET INGRE. An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.

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