FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge MFRHACCP
MFRHACCP is the FDA import refusal charge for seafood HACCP requirements not met; it cites sections 402(a)(4) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act. FDA recorded it on 661 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, most often for seafood from Myanmar.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 661
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 35
- countries of origin
- 2
- import alerts name this charge
What MFRHACCP means
The seafood appeared to have been processed without meeting the seafood HACCP requirements in 21 CFR 123.6(a) and 123.8(a), so it is treated as prepared under insanitary conditions.
This restates FDA's statement. It says what the charge means, never why a particular shipment was refused.
- FD&C Act section
- 402(a)(4)801(a)(3)
FDA's official statement
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) of the Act in that it appears to have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health in that it appears to have been processed in violation of 21 CFR 123.6(a) and 123.8(a).
Import alerts that name MFRHACCP
Countries with the most MFRHACCP refusals
| Country | Lines | Share of MFRHACCP |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | 152 | 23% |
| Japan | 95 | 14% |
| Vietnam | 66 | 10% |
| Thailand | 55 | 8% |
| Costa Rica | 52 | 8% |
| Spain | 37 | 6% |
| South Korea | 36 | 5% |
| India | 24 | 4% |
| Turkey | 23 | 3% |
| Malaysia | 18 | 3% |
Product categories with the most MFRHACCP refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of MFRHACCP |
|---|---|---|
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 647 | 98% |
| Snack Food Items | 10 | 2% |
| Soups | 4 | 1% |
Latest MFRHACCP refusals
Questions about MFRHACCP
- What does MFRHACCP mean on an FDA refusal?
- MFRHACCP is the refusal charge “Seafood HACCP requirements not met”. The seafood appeared to have been processed without meeting the seafood HACCP requirements in 21 CFR 123.6(a) and 123.8(a), so it is treated as prepared under insanitary conditions.
- What law does MFRHACCP cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 402(a)(4) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act for MFRHACCP. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most MFRHACCP refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most MFRHACCP refusal lines are Myanmar (152), Japan (95) and Vietnam (66). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for MFRHACCP?
- Yes. 2 FDA import alerts name MFRHACCP as a charge code, including Import Alert 16-120 (Seafood from processors not in compliance with HACCP) and Import Alert 16-125 (Refrigerated raw fish in reduced oxygen packaging). An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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