What law does INCONSPICU cite?

FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(f) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for INCONSPICU, 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 INCONSPICU refusals?

As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most INCONSPICU refusal lines are Mexico (988), India (157) and China (142). The full list with links is in the table on this page.

Is there an FDA import alert for INCONSPICU?

Yes. One FDA import alert names INCONSPICU 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 INCONSPICU

Required information not conspicuous

INCONSPICU is the FDA import refusal charge for required information not conspicuous; it cites sections 403(f) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding). FDA recorded it on 2,425 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, most often for snack foods from Mexico.

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

2,425
refused shipment lines carry this charge: 78
countries of origin: 1
import alert names this charge

What INCONSPICU means

Information required on the label appeared not to be placed prominently or conspicuously enough to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer.

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

FD&C Act section: 403(f)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) of the FD&C Act in that it appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the FD&C Act in that any word, statement, or other information required by or under the authority of the FD&C Act to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices, in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use (for example, label contains information in two or more languages but fails to repeat all required information in both languages in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(2), or label fails to include all required information in English in accordance with 21 CFR 101.15(c)(1), except in the case of articles distributed solely in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or in a Territory where the predominant language is one other than English)).

INCONSPICU · 403(f), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDINGFDA reference table (CSV)

Import alerts that name INCONSPICU

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 INCONSPICU as a charge
Alert	Covers	Red	Green
99-39	Imported foods that appear to be misbranded	677

Countries with the most INCONSPICU refusals

Shipment lines carrying INCONSPICU, by country of origin.

INCONSPICU refusal lines by country
Country	Lines	Share of INCONSPICU
Mexico	988	41%
India	157	6%
China	142	6%
Canada	106	4%
South Korea	103	4%
Thailand	71	3%
Turkey	68	3%
Philippines	64	3%
Italy	51	2%
Japan	43	2%

Product categories with the most INCONSPICU refusals

INCONSPICU refusal lines by product category
Category	Lines	Share of INCONSPICU
Snack Food Items	335	14%
Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum	256	11%
Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties	237	10%
Soft Drinks and Waters	203	8%
Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits)	163	7%
Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements	153	6%
Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings	134	6%
Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties	122	5%
Macaroni and Noodle Products	83	3%
Chocolate and Cocoa Products	67	3%

Latest INCONSPICU refusals

The 20 most recent refused lines, through October 15, 2026, each with its FDA source.

Latest FDA refusals carrying INCONSPICU
Date	Firm	Product	Charges
Oct 15, 2026	Amafil Ind. Com. Alimentos LtdaCianorte, Brazil	Tapioca starch product	INCONSPICU NUTRIT LBL	Source
Oct 15, 2026	Expandy Co LtdNishinomiya, Japan	Whey base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula	INCONSPICU LACKS N/C	Source
Oct 15, 2026	Amafil Ind. Com. Alimentos LtdaCianorte, Brazil	Tapioca starch product	INCONSPICU NUTRIT LBL	Source
Oct 13, 2026	Productos de Lacteos GabrielOlancho, Honduras	Cream, sour	STD IDENT STD QUALIT INCONSPICU+2	Source
Oct 9, 2026	Ahmad M.S Dirani & Bros FactoryBaalbeck, Lebanon	Mixed vegetables, n.e.c	INCONSPICU LACKS FIRM NEEDS FCE+1	Source
Oct 8, 2026	Dreamo Gida Teks San Ve Tic LtdGaziantep, Turkey	Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c	INCONSPICU LACKS N/C USUAL NAME+1	Source
Oct 8, 2026	Dreamo Gida Teks San Ve Tic LtdGaziantep, Turkey	Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c	INCONSPICU LACKS N/C USUAL NAME+1	Source
Oct 8, 2026	Dreamo Gida Teks San Ve Tic LtdGaziantep, Turkey	Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c	INCONSPICU LACKS N/C USUAL NAME+1	Source
Oct 8, 2026	Dreamo Gida Teks San Ve Tic LtdGaziantep, Turkey	Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c	INCONSPICU LACKS N/C NUTRIT LBL	Source
Oct 8, 2026	Dreamo Gida Teks San Ve Tic LtdGaziantep, Turkey	Filled/iced cookies,biscuits and wafers, n.e.c	INCONSPICU LACKS FIRM LACKS N/C+2	Source
Oct 8, 2026	StemPhase BiomedicalMono, Canada	Animal feeds, n.e.c	LIST INGRE INCONSPICU LACKS FIRM+2	Source
Oct 8, 2026	StemPhase BiomedicalMono, Canada	Animal feeds, n.e.c	LIST INGRE INCONSPICU LACKS FIRM+2	Source
Oct 8, 2026	Dreamo Gida Teks San Ve Tic LtdGaziantep, Turkey	Sweet goods without custard or cream filling, n.e.c	INCONSPICU LACKS N/C USUAL NAME+1	Source
Oct 8, 2026	StemPhase BiomedicalMono, Canada	Animal feeds, n.e.c	LIST INGRE INCONSPICU LACKS FIRM+2	Source
Sep 30, 2026	Goldilocks BakeshopMetro Manila, Philippines	Biscuits	LIST INGRE INCONSPICU FALSE+2	Source
Sep 29, 2026	Nutri-Asia, IncorporatedCabuyao, Philippines	Banana sauce	UNSAFE COL INCONSPICU FALSE+2	Source
Sep 25, 2026	Nutri-Asia, IncorporatedCabuyao, Philippines	Banana sauce	INCONSPICU FALSE NUTRIT LBL	Source
Sep 25, 2026	Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden	Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)	LIST INGRE INCONSPICU COLOR LBLG+7	Source
Sep 25, 2026	Bubs GodisJonkoping, Sweden	Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate)	LIST INGRE INCONSPICU COLOR LBLG+7	Source
Sep 25, 2026	Nutri-Asia, IncorporatedCabuyao, Philippines	Banana sauce	INCONSPICU FALSE NUTRIT LBL	Source

Questions about INCONSPICU

What does INCONSPICU mean on an FDA refusal?: INCONSPICU is the refusal charge “Required information not conspicuous”. Information required on the label appeared not to be placed prominently or conspicuously enough to be read and understood by an ordinary consumer.
What law does INCONSPICU cite?: FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(f) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for INCONSPICU, 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 INCONSPICU refusals?: As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most INCONSPICU refusal lines are Mexico (988), India (157) and China (142). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
Is there an FDA import alert for INCONSPICU?: Yes. One FDA import alert names INCONSPICU 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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