FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge STD IDENT
STD IDENT is the FDA import refusal charge for does not conform to standard of identity; it cites sections 403(g)(1) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding). FDA recorded it on 443 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and October 13, 2026, most often for noodles and pasta from Italy.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 443
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 54
- countries of origin
- 1
- import alert names this charge
What STD IDENT means
The product appeared to be represented as a food that has an FDA standard of identity, but not to conform to that standard.
This restates FDA's statement. It says what the charge means, never why a particular shipment was refused.
- FD&C Act section
- 403(g)(1)801(a)(3)
- Classification
- misbranding
FDA's official statement
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(g)(1) of the FD&C Act in that the article purports to be or is represented as a food for which a definition and standard of identity have been prescribed by regulations as provided by section 401 of the FD&C Act and the article does not conform to such definition and standard.
Import alerts that name STD IDENT
| Alert | Covers | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99-39 | Imported foods that appear to be misbranded | 677 |
Countries with the most STD IDENT refusals
Product categories with the most STD IDENT refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of STD IDENT |
|---|---|---|
| Macaroni and Noodle Products | 182 | 41% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 37 | 8% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 32 | 7% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 19 | 4% |
| Milk, Butter, and Dried Milk Products | 18 | 4% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 17 | 4% |
| Chocolate and Cocoa Products | 16 | 4% |
| Vegetable Oils (Includes Olive Oil) | 14 | 3% |
| Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum | 14 | 3% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 12 | 3% |
Latest STD IDENT refusals
Questions about STD IDENT
- What does STD IDENT mean on an FDA refusal?
- STD IDENT is the refusal charge “Does not conform to standard of identity”. The product appeared to be represented as a food that has an FDA standard of identity, but not to conform to that standard.
- What law does STD IDENT cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(g)(1) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for STD IDENT, 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 IDENT refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most STD IDENT refusal lines are Italy (122), Mexico (49) and India (38). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for STD IDENT?
- Yes. One FDA import alert names STD IDENT 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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