FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: candy and chewing gum from Australia
FDA category: Candy without Chocolate, Candy Specialties, and Chewing Gum · October 2016 to May 20, 2026
FDA refused 59 candy and chewing gum shipment lines from Australia between October 2016 and May 20, 2026, 11 of them in 2026; the most refused products were hard candy with nut or nut products and hard candy without nuts and fruit, most often for FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 59
- candy and chewing gum lines refused since October 2016
- 11
- refused so far in 2026
- 5
- firms with the most records, listed below
Candy and chewing gum refusals from Australia by year
Shipment lines FDA refused each year. The table has the same numbers as the chart.
| Year | Refusal lines | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 11 | |
| 2022 | 40 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2016 (from Oct) | 4 |
Hard candy with nut or nut products refusals from Australia
FDA refused 21 hard candy with nut or nut products lines from Australia between October 2016 and May 20, 2026, 36% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Hard candy with nut or nut products, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 21 | 35.6% |
Hard candy without nuts and fruit refusals from Australia
FDA refused 19 hard candy without nuts and fruit lines from Australia between October 2016 and May 20, 2026, 32% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | 19 | 32.2% |
Recent hard candy without nuts and fruit refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NestlesNew South Whales, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| NestlesNew South Whales, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| NestlesNew South Whales, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LimitedSouth Melbourne, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LimitedSouth Melbourne, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Flavored candy refusals from Australia
FDA refused 11 flavored candy lines from Australia between October 2016 and May 20, 2026, 19% of the candy and chewing gum lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of candy and chewing gum |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | 11 | 18.6% |
Recent flavored candy refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. Pty. Ltd.Ingleburn, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LtdScoresby, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LtdScoresby, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LtdScoresby, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. Pty. Ltd.Ingleburn, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source |
Other candy and chewing gum products refused from Australia
| Product group | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gel cups | 4 | 6.8% |
| Licorice candy | 2 | 3.4% |
| Bubble gum | 1 | 1.7% |
| Soft candy with fruit | 1 | 1.7% |
Why FDA refused candy and chewing gum from Australia
FDA records a charge code on each refused line; one line can carry several.
| Charge code | Meaning | Lines | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSVP VIO | Importer not in compliance with FSVP | 40 | 46% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 16 | 18% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 13 | 15% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 8 | 9% |
| LACKS N/C | Net quantity statement missing | 4 | 5% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 4 | 5% |
| COLORLABEL | Required information not prominent | 1 | 1% |
| FALSE | False or misleading labeling | 1 | 1% |
Australia candy and chewing gum firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Nestles | New South Whales | 23 |
| Mondelez Australia Pty Limited | South Melbourne | 21 |
| Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. Pty. Ltd. | Ingleburn | 8 |
| Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd | Scoresby | 5 |
| Pariya Food | St Peters | 1 |
Latest candy and chewing gum refusals from Australia
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. Pty. Ltd.Ingleburn, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LtdScoresby, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LtdScoresby, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LtdScoresby, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLUSUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. Pty. Ltd.Ingleburn, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LtdScoresby, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | LIST INGRECOLORLABELNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. Pty. Ltd.Ingleburn, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. Pty. Ltd.Ingleburn, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. Pty. Ltd.Ingleburn, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. Pty. Ltd.Ingleburn, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | UNSAFE COLLIST INGRENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LtdScoresby, Australia | Flavored candy, soft (live savers, etc.), without nuts and fruit (without chocolate) | USUAL NAMENUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| NestlesNew South Whales, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| NestlesNew South Whales, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| NestlesNew South Whales, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LimitedSouth Melbourne, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LimitedSouth Melbourne, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| NestlesNew South Whales, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| NestlesNew South Whales, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LimitedSouth Melbourne, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Mondelez Australia Pty LimitedSouth Melbourne, Australia | Hard candy without nuts and fruit, n.e.c. (without chocolate) | FSVP VIO | Source |
Questions about candy and chewing gum refusals from Australia
- How many candy and chewing gum shipments from Australia did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 11 shipment lines of candy and chewing gum from Australia in 2026 through May 20, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse candy and chewing gum from Australia?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For candy and chewing gum from Australia the most frequent are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 40 lines), NUTRIT LBL (nutrition information missing from label, 16 lines) and UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 13 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover candy and chewing gum from Australia?
- As of October 25, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Australia in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Australia firms; see the country page.
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