FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge FLAVR LBLG
Appears to contain an artificial flavoring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.
FLAVR LBLG is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to contain an artificial flavoring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.; it cites sections 403(k) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding). FDA recorded it on 182 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and October 9, 2026, most often for bakery products from China.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 182
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 27
- countries of origin
- 1
- import alert names this charge
What FLAVR LBLG means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of FLAVR LBLG yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 403(k)801(a)(3)
- Classification
- misbranding
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 contain an artificial flavoring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.
Import alerts that name FLAVR LBLG
The charge section of each alert names this code. An alert lists firms; a charge is the reason recorded on one refused line.
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-39 | Imported foods that appear to be misbranded | 677 |
Countries with the most FLAVR LBLG refusals
Shipment lines carrying FLAVR LBLG, by country of origin.
| Country | Lines | Share of FLAVR LBLG |
|---|---|---|
| China | 57 | 31% |
| India | 32 | 18% |
| Mexico | 18 | 10% |
| Sweden | 9 | 5% |
| Guatemala | 8 | 4% |
| Russia | 8 | 4% |
| Taiwan | 8 | 4% |
| Lithuania | 4 | 2% |
| Philippines | 4 | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 2% |
Product categories with the most FLAVR LBLG refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of FLAVR LBLG |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 42 | 23% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 25 | 14% |
| Snack Food Items | 23 | 13% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 18 | 10% |
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties | 17 | 9% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 13 | 7% |
| Macaroni and Noodle Products | 7 | 4% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 5 | 3% |
| Dressings and Condiments | 4 | 2% |
| Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements | 4 | 2% |
Latest FLAVR LBLG refusals
The 20 most recent refused lines, through October 9, 2026, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grahns Konfektyr ABSkovde, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREFLAVR LBLG+2 | Source | |
| Fuzhou Helinshan Food Co., LtdFuzhou, China | Peanut, in shell | FLAVR LBLG | Source | |
| Viju Industries Enterprises LimitedLagos, Nigeria | Soft drink, milk based (chocolate flavored, etc.), noncarbonated | FLAVR LBLGUSUAL NAMELABELING+1 | Source | |
| Franssons Konfektyrer ABGranna, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | FLAVR LBLGUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Cloetta SverigeSverige, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLFLAVR LBLGCOLOR LBLG+1 | Source | |
| Cloetta SverigeSverige, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREFLAVR LBLG+2 | Source | |
| Cloetta SverigeSverige, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLFLAVR LBLGUSUAL NAME+1 | Source | |
| Cloetta SverigeSverige, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLFLAVR LBLGCOLOR LBLG+1 | Source | |
| Cloetta SverigeSverige, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLFLAVR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Cloetta SverigeSverige, Sweden | Candy without chocolate n.e.c | UNSAFE COLFLAVR LBLGUSUAL NAME+1 | Source | |
| Jose de Jesus Zuniga CanutoCiudad De Mexico, Mexico | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLFLAVR LBLGCOLOR LBLG+3 | Source | |
| Yizi Food Enterprise Management(Shanghai) Co., LtdShanghai, China | Fruit/fruit flavored prepared dry cookie mix without milk or egg | UNSAFE COLFLAVR LBLGCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Nordcom Sweeds ABHisings Backa, Sweden | Toppings without fruit, nuts or chocolate n.e.c | FLAVR LBLGCOLOR LBLGLACKS N/C | Source | |
| Colak Plaza Otem Mut Tic Ltd StiMerkez Sancam, Turkey | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | FLAVR LBLGCOLOR LBLGLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Zhejiang Taikoo Coca-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd.Hangzhou, China | Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREFLAVR LBLG+5 | Source | |
| Garcia Carrion 1890 S.L.Daimiel, Spain | Wine, sparkling (naturally carbonated) | LIST INGREFLAVR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Zhejiang Taikoo Coca-Cola Beverage Co., Ltd.Hangzhou, China | Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c | FLAVR LBLGCOLOR LBLG | Source | |
| Garcia Carrion 1890 S.L.Daimiel, Spain | Wine, sparkling (naturally carbonated) | LIST INGREFLAVR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Wembs Marketing Sdn BhdJohor Bahru, Malaysia | Mixed plain cookies,biscuits and wafers | LIST INGREFLAVR LBLGCOLOR LBLG+2 | Source | |
| Wembs Marketing Sdn BhdJohor Bahru, Malaysia | Filled crackers n.e.c | LIST INGREFLAVR LBLGLACKS N/C+2 | Source |
Questions about FLAVR LBLG
- What does FLAVR LBLG mean on an FDA refusal?
- FLAVR LBLG is the refusal charge “Appears to contain an artificial flavoring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.”. 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 artificial flavoring and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact.”
- What law does FLAVR LBLG cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(k) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for FLAVR LBLG, 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 FLAVR LBLG refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most FLAVR LBLG refusal lines are China (57), India (32) and Mexico (18). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for FLAVR LBLG?
- Yes. One FDA import alert names FLAVR LBLG as a charge code, including Import Alert 99-39 (Imported foods that appear to be misbranded). An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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