FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge MELAMINE
Melamine
MELAMINE is the FDA import refusal charge for melamine; it cites sections 402(a)(2)(C)(i) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration). FDA recorded it on 1,839 refused shipment lines from 7 countries between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, most often for bakery products from China.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 1,839
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 7
- countries of origin
- 2
- import alerts name this charge
What MELAMINE means
The product appeared to contain melamine or a melamine analog, which is an unsafe food additive within the meaning of section 409 of the FD&C Act.
This restates FDA's statement. It says what the charge means, never why a particular shipment was refused.
- FD&C Act section
- 402(a)(2)(C)(i)801(a)(3)
- Classification
- adulteration
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 bear or contain a food additive, namely melamine and/or a melamine analog, that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409.
Import alerts that name MELAMINE
The charge section of each alert names this code. An alert lists firms; a charge is the reason recorded on one refused line.
Countries with the most MELAMINE refusals
Shipment lines carrying MELAMINE, by country of origin.
| Country | Lines | Share of MELAMINE |
|---|---|---|
| China | 1,795 | 98% |
| Hong Kong | 35 | 2% |
| Taiwan | 5 | 0% |
| Egypt | 1 | 0% |
| India | 1 | 0% |
| South Korea | 1 | 0% |
| Philippines | 1 | 0% |
Product categories with the most MELAMINE refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of MELAMINE |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 816 | 44% |
| Snack Food Items | 226 | 12% |
| Ice Cream and Related Products | 160 | 9% |
| Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products | 123 | 7% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 81 | 4% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 70 | 4% |
| Whole Grains, Milled Grain Products, and Starch | 64 | 3% |
| Vegetable Protein Products (Simulated Meats) | 49 | 3% |
| Cereal Preparations, Breakfast Foods | 31 | 2% |
| Beverage Bases | 31 | 2% |
Latest MELAMINE refusals
The 20 most recent refused lines, through October 15, 2026, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shijiazhuang Xinyuan Drink Co.,LtdShijiazhuang, China | Soybean flour, meal, or powder | POISONOUSMELAMINEUNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Shijiazhuang Xinyuan Drink Co.,LtdShijiazhuang, China | Soybean flour, meal, or powder | POISONOUSMELAMINEUNFIT4FOOD | Source | |
| Guoduo Food Science and Technology (hainan)Hainansheng, China | Soybean flour, meal, or powder | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Dasenlin Food Co., LtdJilin, China | Ice cream and related products, n.e.c | MELAMINEYELLOW #5 | Source | |
| Fuzhou Dongzhiwei Food Co.,Ltd.Fuqing, China | Vegetable protein products not elsewhere mentioned, n.e.c | POISONOUSMELAMINE | Source | |
| Leyuan Health Technology Huzhoucompany LimitedZhejiang, China | Potato snacks (flavored or unflavored), vegetable snacks (other than pulses) baked | LIST INGREMELAMINE | Source | |
| Leyuan Health Technology Huzhoucompany LimitedZhejiang, China | Potato snacks (flavored or unflavored), vegetable snacks (other than pulses) baked | LIST INGREMELAMINE | Source | |
| Dasenlin Food Co., LtdJilin, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | UNSAFE COLMELAMINE | Source | |
| H&J Co., LtdDalian, China | Soybean flour, meal, or powder | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Chengdu Ruiqiyuan Trading Co., Ltd.Chengdu, China | Rice grain snack (whole, split), fried/oil cooked | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Shanghai NiCEME Brand Management Co., LtdShanghai, China | Ice cream and related products, n.e.c | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Suzhou CAMIC Food Co., LtdSuzhou, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Suzhou CAMIC Food Co., LtdSuzhou, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Suzhou CAMIC Food Co., LtdSuzhou, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Suzhou CAMIC Food Co., LtdSuzhou, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Suzhou CAMIC Food Co., LtdSuzhou, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Suzhou CAMIC Food Co., LtdSuzhou, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Suzhou CAMIC Food Co., LtdSuzhou, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Suzhou CAMIC Food Co., LtdSuzhou, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | MELAMINE | Source | |
| Suzhou CAMIC Food Co., LtdSuzhou, China | Ices, fruit flavored, on a stick, (popsicles, etc.) | MELAMINE | Source |
Questions about MELAMINE
- What does MELAMINE mean on an FDA refusal?
- MELAMINE is the refusal charge “Melamine”. The product appeared to contain melamine or a melamine analog, which is an unsafe food additive within the meaning of section 409 of the FD&C Act.
- What law does MELAMINE cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 402(a)(2)(C)(i) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (adulteration) for MELAMINE, and classifies the charge as adulteration. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most MELAMINE refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most MELAMINE refusal lines are China (1,795), Hong Kong (35) and Taiwan (5). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for MELAMINE?
- Yes. 2 FDA import alerts name MELAMINE as a charge code, including Import Alert 99-29 (Vegetable protein products from China: melamine) and Import Alert 99-31 (Food products: melamine and melamine analogs). An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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