FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge STD NAME
Appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(g)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article…
STD NAME is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(g)(2) of the FD&C Act in that the article…; it cites sections 403(g)(2) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding). FDA recorded it on 136 refused shipment lines between October 2016 and October 1, 2026, most often for dietary supplements from India.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 136
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 36
- countries of origin
- 1
- import alert names this charge
What STD NAME means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of STD NAME yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 403(g)(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(g)(2) 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 under Section 401 of the FD&C Act and the article is not labeled with the name specified in the definition and standard, or the label does not bear the common names of optional ingredients (other than spices, flavoring and coloring) present in such food, insofar as may be required by such regulation.
Import alerts that name STD NAME
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 STD NAME refusals
Shipment lines carrying STD NAME, by country of origin.
Product categories with the most STD NAME refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of STD NAME |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 52 | 38% |
| Bakery Products, Doughs, Bakery Mixes, and Icings | 16 | 12% |
| Fishery/Seafood Products | 11 | 8% |
| Soft Drinks and Waters | 10 | 7% |
| Fruit and Fruit Products (berries, citrus and core fruits) | 7 | 5% |
| Baby (Infant and Junior) Food Products | 7 | 5% |
| Macaroni and Noodle Products | 4 | 3% |
| Spices, Flavors, and Salts | 4 | 3% |
| Beverage Bases | 4 | 3% |
| Snack Food Items | 2 | 1% |
Latest STD NAME refusals
The 20 most recent refused lines, through October 1, 2026, each with its FDA source.
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentos Maravilla S.A.Escuintla, Guatemala | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | UNSAFE COLNO ENGLISHSTD NAME+2 | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Coffee, instant | STD NAMELABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Oleomargarine, n.e.c | STD NAMELABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Majek Facilities & Logistics LtdLagos, Nigeria | Baked snack food, n.e.c | STD NAMELABELINGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Diakite OusmaneAbidjan, Cote d'Ivoire | Spices, flavors and salt not mentioned elsewhere, n.e.c | LACKS FIRMLACKS N/CSTD NAME+1 | Source | |
| FantaNew Territories, China | Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c | UNSAFE COLSTD NAME | Source | |
| FantaNew Territories, China | Carbonated soft drink, n.e.c | STD NAME | Source | |
| AmazonherbYesan, South Korea | Foods with supplemental nutrients added, with or without artifical sweetners | LIST INGREDIETARYLBLINCONSPICU+4 | Source | |
| Nestle India LimitedNew Delhi, India | Mixed spice and seasonings, ground, cracked, without salt, n.e.c | STD NAME | Source | |
| Nutri-Asia, IncorporatedCabuyao, Philippines | Chili sauce | STD IDENTSTD NAME | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Toddler goat milk based formula/drink product (12-36 months), powder formula | LIST INGRELACKS N/CSTD NAME+1 | Source | |
| Tonic Life S de RLIrapuato, Mexico | Vitamin, mineral, proteins and unconventional dietary specialities for humans and animals, n.e.c | LIST INGREINCONSPICULACKS FIRM+1 | Source | |
| Industrias Lacteas Toni S.A.Guayaquil, Ecuador | Soft drink, milk based (chocolate flavored, etc.), noncarbonated | INCONSPICUSTD NAME | Source | |
| Guangzhou E-Mei Biotechnology Co., Ltd.Guangzhou, China | Protein n.e.c | LACKS FIRMSTD NAMELABELING | Source | |
| Asera & Associate LtdLagos, Nigeria | Filled milk, concentrated, evaporated milk type product | STD NAMENO PROCESS | Source | |
| Garcia Carrion 1890 S.L.Daimiel, Spain | Wine, sparkling (naturally carbonated) | INCONSPICUSTD NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Nestle India, PantnagarPantnagar, India | Noodles, instant | LACKS N/CSTD NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Kendal Nutricare Ltd.Kendal, United Kingdom | Toddler milk based formula/drink product (12-36 months), powder formula | LIST INGRELACKS N/CSTD NAME+1 | Source | |
| Alimentos Maravilla S.A.Escuintla, Guatemala | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FALSECOLOR LBLGSTD NAME+2 | Source | |
| Alimentos Maravilla S.A.Escuintla, Guatemala | Orange, citrus fruit juices or concentrates | FALSECOLOR LBLGSTD NAME+2 | Source |
Questions about STD NAME
- What does STD NAME mean on an FDA refusal?
- STD NAME is the refusal charge “Appears to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(g)(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(g)(2) 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 under Section 401 of the FD&C Act and the article is not labeled with the name specified in the definition and standard, or the label does not bear the common names of optional ingredients (other than spices, flavoring and coloring) present in such food, insofar as may be required by such regulation.”
- What law does STD NAME cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 403(g)(2) and 801(a)(3) of the FD&C Act (misbranding) for STD NAME, 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 NAME refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most STD NAME refusal lines are India (24), Italy (18) and United Kingdom (12). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for STD NAME?
- Yes. One FDA import alert names STD NAME 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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