What does HEALTH C mean on an FDA refusal?

HEALTH C is the refusal charge “Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim”. The label or labeling appeared to carry a nutrient content claim or health claim that is not authorized.

What law does HEALTH C cite?

FDA's refusal charge table cites section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (403(r)(1)(a)/(b) misbranding) for HEALTH C, and classifies the charge as 403(r)(1)(a)/(b) misbranding. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.

Which countries have the most HEALTH C refusals?

As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most HEALTH C refusal lines are Australia (88), India (88) and Canada (58). The full list with links is in the table on this page.

Is there an FDA import alert for HEALTH C?

Yes. One FDA import alert names HEALTH C 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.

FDA refusal charge

FDA refusal charge HEALTH C

Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim

HEALTH C is the FDA import refusal charge for unauthorized nutrient content or health claim; it cites section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (403(r)(1)(a)/(b) misbranding). FDA recorded it on 759 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and September 1, 2026, most often for dietary supplements from Australia.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 25, 2026.

759
refused shipment lines carry this charge: 67
countries of origin: 1
import alert names this charge

What HEALTH C means

The label or labeling appeared to carry a nutrient content claim or health claim that is not authorized.

This restates FDA's statement. It says what the charge means, never why a particular shipment was refused.

FD&C Act section: 801(a)(3)
Classification: 403(r)(1)(a)/(b) 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 be misbranded in that the label or labeling bears an unauthorized nutrient content/health claim.

HEALTH C · 801(a)(3); 403(r)(1)(A)/(B) misbrandingFDA reference table (CSV)

Import alerts that name HEALTH C

The charge section of each alert names this code. An alert lists firms; a charge is the reason recorded on one refused line.

Import alerts naming HEALTH C as a charge
Alert	Covers	Red	Green
99-39	Imported foods that appear to be misbranded	677

Countries with the most HEALTH C refusals

Shipment lines carrying HEALTH C, by country of origin.

HEALTH C refusal lines by country
Country	Lines	Share of HEALTH C
Australia	88	12%
India	88	12%
Canada	58	8%
Mexico	58	8%
United Kingdom	47	6%
Nigeria	36	5%
Ghana	31	4%
Malaysia	27	4%
Germany	21	3%
China	20	3%

Product categories with the most HEALTH C refusals

HEALTH C refusal lines by product category
Category	Lines	Share of HEALTH C
Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties	436	57%
Coffee and Tea	38	5%
Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements	34	4%
Macaroni and Noodle Products	23	3%
Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits)	23	3%
Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum	20	3%
Spices, Flavors, and Salts	18	2%
Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods	17	2%
Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings	14	2%
Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products	13	2%

Latest HEALTH C refusals

The 20 most recent refused lines, through September 1, 2026, each with its FDA source.

Latest FDA refusals carrying HEALTH C
Date	Firm	Product	Charges
Sep 1, 2026	Khyati Global Ventures LimitedMumbai, India	Mustard oil, refined, single ingredient, see 28o for mustard oil as a flavoring	UNSAFE ADD HEALTH C	Source
Aug 28, 2026	Hemani InternationalKarachi, Pakistan	Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c	DIETARYLBL LACKS FIRM NUTRIT LBL+1	Source
Aug 28, 2026	Indus Life Sciences Pvt LtdChennai, India	Vitamin, mineral, proteins and unconventional dietary specialities for humans and animals, n.e.c	DIETARYLBL LABELING NUTRIT LBL+1	Source
Aug 14, 2026	Pepsico India Holding Pvt LtdPune, India	Potato chips,fried	LIST INGRE COLOR LBLG LACKS FIRM+5	Source
Aug 14, 2026	Nestle India LtdNangal Kalan, India	Noodles and noodle products, n.e.c	LIST INGRE COLOR LBLG LACKS FIRM+4	Source
Aug 10, 2026	Ushas Nigerian ServicesLacros, Nigeria	Nonalcoholic beverages, n.e.c	HEALTH C	Source
Jul 11, 2026	AVA Plant Co.,LtdBangkok, Thailand	Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c	HEALTH C	Source
Jul 11, 2026	AVA Plant Co.,LtdBangkok, Thailand	Ashwagandha (herbal & botanicals, not teas)	HEALTH C	Source
Jul 11, 2026	AVA Plant Co.,LtdBangkok, Thailand	Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c	HEALTH C	Source
Jul 6, 2026	Lambac S.A.Guayas, Ecuador	Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c	LABELING NUTRIT LBL HEALTH C	Source
Jul 2, 2026	Lambac S.A.Guayas, Ecuador	Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c	HEALTH C	Source
Jun 28, 2026	Nativo Trade S.R.L.Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic	Vitamin a	NOT LISTED HEALTH C	Source
Jun 9, 2026	Med Plants of Mexico AkDelegacion, Mexico	Foods with supplemental nutrients added, with or without artifical sweetners	NO ENGLISH DIETARYING LABELING+1	Source
Jun 1, 2026	William XylitolUlsan, South Korea	Mineral n.e.c	LIST INGRE NUTRIT LBL HEALTH C+1	Source
May 14, 2026	Infrasource ResourcesIsawo, Nigeria	Flours and meals n.e.c	LIST INGRE LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBL+1	Source
May 12, 2026	Chanrai Brands LimitedTema, Ghana	Oleomargarine, n.e.c	LACKS N/C ALLERGEN NUTRIT LBL+1	Source
May 1, 2026	Sina Company IndonesiaDenpasar, Indonesia	Honey	FALSE HEALTH C	Source
Apr 30, 2026	Nestle NigeriaIlupeju, Nigeria	Mixed cereal, quick or instant cooking	LIST INGRE FALSE LACKS N/C+2	Source
Apr 15, 2026	RDE Manufacturing Inc.Sarnia, Canada	Vitamin, mineral, proteins and unconventional dietary specialities for humans and animals, n.e.c	DIETARYLBL NCONTACT NUTRIT LBL+1	Source
Apr 15, 2026	RDE Manufacturing Inc.Sarnia, Canada	Vitamin, mineral, proteins and unconventional dietary specialities for humans and animals, n.e.c	DIETARYLBL NCONTACT NUTRIT LBL+1	Source

Questions about HEALTH C

What does HEALTH C mean on an FDA refusal?: HEALTH C is the refusal charge “Unauthorized nutrient content or health claim”. The label or labeling appeared to carry a nutrient content claim or health claim that is not authorized.
What law does HEALTH C cite?: FDA's refusal charge table cites section 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (403(r)(1)(a)/(b) misbranding) for HEALTH C, and classifies the charge as 403(r)(1)(a)/(b) misbranding. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
Which countries have the most HEALTH C refusals?: As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most HEALTH C refusal lines are Australia (88), India (88) and Canada (58). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
Is there an FDA import alert for HEALTH C?: Yes. One FDA import alert names HEALTH C 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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