FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge LACKS N/C
LACKS N/C is the FDA import refusal charge for net quantity statement missing; it cites sections 403(e)(2) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding). FDA recorded it on 5,566 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, most often for candy and chewing gum from India.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 5,566
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 117
- countries of origin
- 2
- import alerts name this charge
What LACKS N/C means
The packaged food appeared not to carry an accurate statement of the quantity of contents, such as net weight, measure, or count, on its label.
This restates FDA's statement. It says what the charge means, never why a particular shipment was refused.
- FD&C Act section
- 403(e)(2)801(a)(3)
- Classification
- misbranding
FDA's official statement
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(e)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the food is in package form and the label fails to bear an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count in accordance with Section 403(e)(2) of the FD&C Act.
Import alerts that name LACKS N/C
Countries with the most LACKS N/C refusals
Product categories with the most LACKS N/C refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of LACKS N/C |
|---|---|---|
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 638 | 11% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 527 | 9% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 462 | 8% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 323 | 6% |
| Snack Food Items | 314 | 6% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 299 | 5% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 242 | 4% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 237 | 4% |
| Macaroni and Noodle Products | 205 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 186 | 3% |
Latest LACKS N/C refusals
Questions about LACKS N/C
- What does LACKS N/C mean on an FDA refusal?
- LACKS N/C is the refusal charge “Net quantity statement missing”. The packaged food appeared not to carry an accurate statement of the quantity of contents, such as net weight, measure, or count, on its label.
- What law does LACKS N/C cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(e)(2) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for LACKS N/C, 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 LACKS N/C refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most LACKS N/C refusal lines are India (575), Mexico (540) and China (421). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for LACKS N/C?
- Yes. 2 FDA import alerts name LACKS N/C as a charge code, including Import Alert 99-39 (Imported foods that appear to be misbranded) and Import Alert 40-05 (Adulterated and misbranded infant formula). An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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