FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge IMPTRHACCP
IMPTRHACCP is the FDA import refusal charge for the food appears to have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, or may have become…; it cites sections 801(a)(3) and 402(a)(4) Adulteration of the FD&C Act. FDA recorded it on 70 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and July 31, 2026, most often for seafood from South Korea.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 70
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 14
- countries of origin
- 1
- import alert names this charge
What IMPTRHACCP means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of IMPTRHACCP yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 801(a)(3)402(a)(4) Adulteration
FDA's official statement
The food appears to have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, or may have become injurious to health, due to the failure of the importer to provide verification of compliance pursuant to 21 CFR 123.12(d).
Import alerts that name IMPTRHACCP
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-119 | Fish products from importer and processor combinations | 108 |
Countries with the most IMPTRHACCP refusals
| Country | Lines | Share of IMPTRHACCP |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 27 | 39% |
| Japan | 6 | 9% |
| Hong Kong | 5 | 7% |
| Myanmar | 5 | 7% |
| Malaysia | 5 | 7% |
| Thailand | 5 | 7% |
| Vietnam | 5 | 7% |
| Italy | 4 | 6% |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 3% |
| China | 2 | 3% |
Product categories with the most IMPTRHACCP refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of IMPTRHACCP |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 62 | 89% |
| Snack Food Items | 5 | 7% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 2 | 3% |
| Beverage Bases | 1 | 1% |
Latest IMPTRHACCP refusals
Questions about IMPTRHACCP
- What does IMPTRHACCP mean on an FDA refusal?
- IMPTRHACCP is the refusal charge “The food appears to have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, or may have become…”. FDA's official statement for the charge reads: “The food appears to have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions, or may have become injurious to health, due to the failure of the importer to provide verification of compliance pursuant to 21 CFR 123.12(d).”
- What law does IMPTRHACCP cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 801(a)(3) and 402(a)(4) Adulteration of the FD&C Act for IMPTRHACCP. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most IMPTRHACCP refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most IMPTRHACCP refusal lines are South Korea (27), Japan (6) and Hong Kong (5). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for IMPTRHACCP?
- Yes. One FDA import alert names IMPTRHACCP as a charge code, including Import Alert 16-119 (Fish products from importer and processor combinations). An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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