What law does STD FILL cite?

FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(h)(2) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for STD FILL, 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 STD FILL refusals?

As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most STD FILL refusal lines are Guatemala (18), India (3) and Guyana (2). The full list with links is in the table on this page.

Is there an FDA import alert for STD FILL?

Yes. One FDA import alert names STD FILL 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.

FDA refusal charge

FDA refusal charge STD FILL

Appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(h)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article…

STD FILL is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(h)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article…; it cites sections 403(h)(2) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding). FDA recorded it on 24 refused shipment lines from 4 countries between October 2016 and February 4, 2025, most often for soft drinks and water from Guatemala.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 25, 2026.

24
refused shipment lines carry this charge: 4
countries of origin: 1
import alert names this charge

What STD FILL means

SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of STD FILL yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.

FD&C Act section: 403(h)(2)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(h)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article purports to be or is represented as a food for which a standard or standards of fill of container have been prescribed by regulations as provided by Section 401 of the FD&C Act and the article falls below the applicable standard of fill and its label does not bear a statement that it falls below such standard in such manner and form as such regulations specify.

STD FILL · 403(h)(2), 801(a)(3); MISBRANDINGFDA reference table (CSV)

Import alerts that name STD FILL

The charge section of each alert names this code. An alert lists firms; a charge is the reason recorded on one refused line.

Import alerts naming STD FILL as a charge
Alert	Covers	Red	Green
99-39	Imported foods that appear to be misbranded	677

Countries with the most STD FILL refusals

Shipment lines carrying STD FILL, by country of origin.

STD FILL refusal lines by country
Country	Lines	Share of STD FILL
Guatemala	18	75%
India	3	13%
Guyana	2	8%
Canada	1	4%

Product categories with the most STD FILL refusals

STD FILL refusal lines by product category
Category	Lines	Share of STD FILL
Soft Drinks and Waters	15	63%
Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products	3	13%
Spices, Flavors, and Salts	3	13%
Fishery/Seafood Products	2	8%
Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits)	1	4%

Latest STD FILL refusals

The 20 most recent refused lines, through February 4, 2025, each with its FDA source.

Latest FDA refusals carrying STD FILL
Date	Firm	Product	Charges
Feb 4, 2025	Stc India Pvt Ltd.Mumbai, India	Mixed spice and seaonings, without salt, n.e.c	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Feb 4, 2025	Stc India Pvt Ltd.Mumbai, India	Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Feb 4, 2025	Stc India Pvt Ltd.Mumbai, India	Spices and seasoning, ground, cracked, with salt, n.e.c	STD FILL	Source
May 12, 2023	B.C. Frozen FoodsMission, Canada	Strawberries (berry)	FILTHY STD FILL	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Fabrica de Bebidas Gaseosas Salvavidas SAGuatemala, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Fabrica de Bebidas Gaseosas Salvavidas SAGuatemala, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Embotelladora la Mariposa S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Fabrica de Bebidas Gaseosas Salvavidas SAGuatemala, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Alimentos Maravilla S.A.Escuintla, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Planta BNC - Alimentos Ideal ManufacturingGuatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala	Milk, flavored (chocolate, etc.)	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Fabrica de Bebidas Gaseosas Salvavidas SAGuatemala, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Laboratorios Quifarma S.A.San Miguel Petapa, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Fabrica de Bebidas Gaseosas Salvavidas SAGuatemala, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Embotelladora la Mariposa S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Fabrica de Bebidas Gaseosas Salvavidas SAGuatemala, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Laboratorios Quifarma S.A.San Miguel Petapa, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Laboratorios Quifarma S.A.San Miguel Petapa, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Embotelladora la Mariposa S.A.Guatemala, Guatemala	Mineral water, carbonated water (nonmedicinal)	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Laboratorios Quifarma S.A.San Miguel Petapa, Guatemala	Soft drink, subtropical or tropical fruit flavored, carbonated	STD FILL LABELING	Source
Nov 8, 2021	Planta BNC - Alimentos Ideal ManufacturingGuatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala	Milk, flavored (chocolate, etc.)	STD FILL LABELING	Source

Questions about STD FILL

What does STD FILL mean on an FDA refusal?: STD FILL is the refusal charge “Appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(h)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article…”. FDA's official statement for the charge reads: “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(h)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article purports to be or is represented as a food for which a standard or standards of fill of container have been prescribed by regulations as provided by Section 401 of the FD&C Act and the article falls below the applicable standard of fill and its label does not bear a statement that it falls below such standard in such manner and form as such regulations specify.”
What law does STD FILL cite?: FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(h)(2) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for STD FILL, 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 STD FILL refusals?: As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most STD FILL refusal lines are Guatemala (18), India (3) and Guyana (2). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
Is there an FDA import alert for STD FILL?: Yes. One FDA import alert names STD FILL 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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