FDA refusal charge
FDA refusal charge UNSFDIETUS
UNSFDIETUS is the FDA import refusal charge for appears to be a dietary supplement or contain a dietary ingredient that renders it adulterated under section…; it cites sections 402(f)(1)(D) and 801(a)(3) Adulteration of the FD&C Act. FDA recorded it on 42 refused shipment lines from 6 countries between October 2016 and August 14, 2026, most often for nuts and seeds from India.
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 42
- refused shipment lines carry this charge
- 6
- countries of origin
- 2
- import alerts name this charge
What UNSFDIETUS means
SupplierRadar has not written a plain-English version of UNSFDIETUS yet. FDA's own statement is quoted below.
- FD&C Act section
- 402(f)(1)(D)801(a)(3) Adulteration
FDA's official statement
The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a dietary supplement or contain a dietary ingredient that renders it adulterated under section 402(a)(1) under the conditions of use recommended or suggested in the labeling of such dietary supplement.
Import alerts that name UNSFDIETUS
Countries with the most UNSFDIETUS refusals
Product categories with the most UNSFDIETUS refusals
| Category | Lines | Share of UNSFDIETUS |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and Edible Seeds | 30 | 71% |
| Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Unconventional Dietary Specialties | 12 | 29% |
Latest UNSFDIETUS refusals
Questions about UNSFDIETUS
- What does UNSFDIETUS mean on an FDA refusal?
- UNSFDIETUS is the refusal charge “Appears to be a dietary supplement or contain a dietary ingredient that renders it adulterated under section…”. FDA's official statement for the charge reads: “The article is subject to refusal of admission pursuant to Section 801(a)(3) in that it appears to be a dietary supplement or contain a dietary ingredient that renders it adulterated under section 402(a)(1) under the conditions of use recommended or suggested in the labeling of such dietary supplement.”
- What law does UNSFDIETUS cite?
- FDA's refusal charge table cites sections 402(f)(1)(D) and 801(a)(3) Adulteration of the FD&C Act for UNSFDIETUS. The table is the Refusal Charges reference file that FDA publishes with its Data Dashboard.
- Which countries have the most UNSFDIETUS refusals?
- As of October 25, 2026, the countries with the most UNSFDIETUS refusal lines are India (29), China (6) and Indonesia (3). The full list with links is in the table on this page.
- Is there an FDA import alert for UNSFDIETUS?
- Yes. 2 FDA import alerts name UNSFDIETUS as a charge code, including Import Alert 54-10 (Bulk/finished dietary supplements products) and Import Alert 23-15 (Foods and supplements containing areca (betel) nuts). An import alert is a list of firms; a charge code is the reason recorded on one refused shipment line.
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