FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge PRESRV LBL
Chemical preservative not declared
PRESRV LBL is the FDA import refusal charge for chemical preservative not declared; it cites sections 403(k) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding). FDA recorded it on 286 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and September 21, 2026, most often for snack foods from Mexico.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 286
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 27
- countries of origin
- 1
- import alert names this charge
What PRESRV LBL means
The product appeared to contain a chemical preservative without labeling that states that fact and the preservative's function.
This restates FDA's statement. It says what the charge means, never why a particular shipment was refused.
- FD&C Act section
- 403(k)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) in that it appears to contain a chemical preservative and it fails to bear labeling stating that fact including its function.
Import alerts that name PRESRV LBL
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 PRESRV LBL refusals
Shipment lines carrying PRESRV LBL, by country of origin.
Product categories with the most PRESRV LBL refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of PRESRV LBL |
|---|---|---|
| Snack Food Items | 63 | 22% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 53 | 19% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (pit, subtropical and tropical fruits) | 47 | 16% |
| Beverage Bases | 24 | 8% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 16 | 6% |
| Cheese and Cheese Products | 16 | 6% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 12 | 4% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (legumes, leaf and stem, fruit vegetables) | 8 | 3% |
| Vegetables and Vegetable Products (root and tuber vegetables, fungi) | 8 | 3% |
| Multiple Food Dinners, Gravies, Sauces, and Specialties | 8 | 3% |
Latest PRESRV LBL refusals
The 20 most recent refused lines, through September 21, 2026, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BukwangfoodGyeongsan, South Korea | Mixed spices and seasonings, liquid, with salt, n.e.c | LIST INGREPRESRV LBLUSUAL NAME+1 | Source | |
| Abuljadayel BeveragesJeddah, Saudi Arabia | Mango, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit | LIST INGREFALSEPRESRV LBL+5 | Source | |
| Abuljadayel BeveragesJeddah, Saudi Arabia | Citrus fruit, n.e.c., citrus fruit juices or concentrates | LIST INGREFALSEPRESRV LBL+5 | Source | |
| Abuljadayel BeveragesJeddah, Saudi Arabia | Mango, juice, milk, creme, drink or nectar, sub/tropical fruit | LIST INGREFALSEPRESRV LBL+5 | Source | |
| Abuljadayel BeveragesJeddah, Saudi Arabia | Berry juice, n.e.c. berry juice or concentrates | LIST INGREFALSEPRESRV LBL+5 | Source | |
| Abuljadayel BeveragesJeddah, Saudi Arabia | Mixed fruit, juices or concentrates n.e.c., | LIST INGREFALSEPRESRV LBL+5 | Source | |
| Patanjali Ayurved LimitedHaridwar, India | Amla, subtropical and tropical fruit, juices, milk, creme, drinks and nectars | LIST INGREPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Patanjali Ayurved LimitedHaridwar, India | Amla, subtropical and tropical fruit, juices, milk, creme, drinks and nectars | LIST INGREPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Patanjali Ayurved LimitedHaridwar, India | Other fruits and fruit products, other fruit juices or concentrates, n.e.c | LIST INGREPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | PRESRV LBLLACKS N/CCOLORLABEL+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | PRESRV LBLLACKS N/CCOLORLABEL+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | COLOR LBLGPRESRV LBLLACKS N/C+1 | Source | |
| Hemmakvall ABLandskrona, Sweden | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | PRESRV LBLLACKS N/CCOLORLABEL+1 | Source |
Questions about PRESRV LBL
- What does PRESRV LBL mean on an FDA refusal?
- PRESRV LBL is the refusal charge “Chemical preservative not declared”. The product appeared to contain a chemical preservative without labeling that states that fact and the preservative's function.
- What law does PRESRV LBL cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(k) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for PRESRV LBL, 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 PRESRV LBL refusals?
- As of October 26, 2026, the countries with the most PRESRV LBL refusal lines are Mexico (73), Sweden (44) and China (36). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for PRESRV LBL?
- Yes. One FDA import alert names PRESRV LBL 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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