FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge NO ENGLISH
Required label information not in English
NO ENGLISH is the FDA import refusal charge for required label information not in English; it cites sections 403(f) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding). FDA recorded it on 9,193 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and October 15, 2026, most often for snack foods from Mexico.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 9,193
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 108
- countries of origin
- 1
- import alert names this charge
What NO ENGLISH means
Information that must appear on the label appeared not to be given in English, or not to be repeated in every language used on the label.
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)).
Import alerts that name NO ENGLISH
The charge section of each alert names this code. An alert lists firms; a charge is the reason recorded on one refused line.
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-39 | Imported foods that appear to be misbranded | 677 |
Countries with the most NO ENGLISH refusals
Shipment lines carrying NO ENGLISH, by country of origin.
Product categories with the most NO ENGLISH refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of NO ENGLISH |
|---|---|---|
| Snack Food Items | 2,006 | 22% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 1,449 | 16% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 755 | 8% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 690 | 8% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 530 | 6% |
| Dietary Conventional Foods and Meal Replacements | 466 | 5% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 275 | 3% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 259 | 3% |
| Macaroni and Noodle Products | 229 | 2% |
| Coffee and Tea | 226 | 2% |
Latest NO ENGLISH refusals
The 20 most recent refused lines, through October 15, 2026, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Nordic Nutrition APSEbberup, Denmark | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | NO ENGLISHLABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Advanced Nordic Nutrition APSEbberup, Denmark | Milk base infant formula product (0-12 months), powder formula | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Sheng Foong Co.,LtdTaipei, Taiwan | Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Sun Ten Pharmaceutical Co., LtdNew Taipei City, Taiwan | Noni (herbal & botanicals, not teas) | NOT LISTEDNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Compania de Alimentos del Pacifico S.A.Escuintla, Guatemala | Mint candy, hard, without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+2 | Source | |
| Grahns Konfektyr ABSkovde, Sweden | Jellied candy, soft (jelly beans, gum drops, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREFLAVR LBLG+2 | Source | |
| Sheng Foong Co.,LtdTaipei, Taiwan | Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Sosyo Hajoori Beverages Private LimitedChorasi, India | Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c | LIST INGRELACKS N/CNO ENGLISH+2 | Source | |
| Sheng Foong Co.,LtdTaipei, Taiwan | Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c | NO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot, Thailand | Lime, dried or paste | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Orapat Food Company LimitedChom Thong, Thailand | Flavored or party crackers | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Worachoti Food Company LimitedSam Phran, Thailand | Flavored or party crackers | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Paiboon Products CompanyKrathum Baen, Thailand | Flavored or party crackers | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot, Thailand | Plum, dried or paste | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Orapat Food Company LimitedChom Thong, Thailand | Flavored or party crackers | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Paiboon Products CompanyKrathum Baen, Thailand | Flavored or party crackers | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mae Khem Co LtdMae Sot, Thailand | Relish, vegetable based relish | DIETARYLBLNO ENGLISH | Source | |
| Paiboon Products CompanyKrathum Baen, Thailand | Flavored or party crackers | NO ENGLISHNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico | Chocolate chip cookie, biscuit,wafer dough | NO ENGLISHLABELING | Source | |
| Morinaga Co LtdMinato, Japan | Candy specialties, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | NO ENGLISH | Source |
Questions about NO ENGLISH
- What does NO ENGLISH mean on an FDA refusal?
- NO ENGLISH is the refusal charge “Required label information not in English”. Information that must appear on the label appeared not to be given in English, or not to be repeated in every language used on the label.
- What law does NO ENGLISH cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(f) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for NO ENGLISH, 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 NO ENGLISH refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most NO ENGLISH refusal lines are Mexico (3,032), China (648) and Japan (504). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for NO ENGLISH?
- Yes. One FDA import alert names NO ENGLISH 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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