FDA import refusals
FDA import refusals: sweeteners from Bangladesh
FDA category: Food Sweeteners (Nutritive) · October 2016 to September 29, 2026
FDA refused 6 sweeteners shipment lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and September 29, 2026, 4 of them in 2026; the most refused products were molasses and sugar products, most often for FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP).
Data from FDA public records, last checked .
- 6
- sweeteners lines refused since October 2016
- 4
- refused so far in 2026
- 3
- firms with the most records, listed below
Sweeteners refusals from Bangladesh 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) | 4 | |
| 2022 | 2 |
Molasses refusals from Bangladesh
FDA refused 5 molasses lines from Bangladesh between October 2016 and September 29, 2026, 83% of the sweeteners lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of sweeteners |
|---|---|---|
| Molasses | 5 | 83.3% |
Recent molasses refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz's Agro ProductsDhaka, Bangladesh | Molasses | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Naz's Agro ProductsDhaka, Bangladesh | Molasses | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREINCONSPICU+3 | Source | |
| Naz's Agro ProductsDhaka, Bangladesh | Molasses | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Unipex Trade CorporationSylhet, Bangladesh | Molasses | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Unipex Trade CorporationSylhet, Bangladesh | Molasses | FSVP VIO | Source |
Sugar products refusals from Bangladesh
FDA refused 1 sugar products line from Bangladesh between October 2016 and September 29, 2026, 17% of the sweeteners lines.
| FDA product description | Lines | Share of sweeteners |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar products, n.e.c. | 1 | 16.7% |
Recent sugar products refusals
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croppe Foods and Beverage Ltd.Dhaka, Bangladesh | Sugar products, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source |
Why FDA refused sweeteners from Bangladesh
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 | 3 | 23% |
| UNSAFE COL | Color additive unsafe under section 721 | 3 | 23% |
| COLOR LBLG | Artificial coloring not declared | 2 | 15% |
| NUTRIT LBL | Nutrition information missing from label | 2 | 15% |
| INCONSPICU | Required information not conspicuous | 1 | 8% |
| LIST INGRE | Ingredients not listed | 1 | 8% |
| USUAL NAME | Common or usual name missing | 1 | 8% |
Bangladesh sweeteners firms with the most FDA records
Counts are FDA records in SupplierRadar's data, not a ranking of quality.
| Firm | City | FDA records |
|---|---|---|
| Naz's Agro Products | Dhaka | 3 |
| Unipex Trade Corporation | Sylhet | 2 |
| Croppe Foods and Beverage Ltd. | Dhaka | 1 |
Latest sweeteners refusals from Bangladesh
| Date | Firm | Product | Charges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naz's Agro ProductsDhaka, Bangladesh | Molasses | UNSAFE COL | Source | |
| Naz's Agro ProductsDhaka, Bangladesh | Molasses | UNSAFE COLLIST INGREINCONSPICU+3 | Source | |
| Naz's Agro ProductsDhaka, Bangladesh | Molasses | UNSAFE COLCOLOR LBLGNUTRIT LBL | Source | |
| Croppe Foods and Beverage Ltd.Dhaka, Bangladesh | Sugar products, n.e.c | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Unipex Trade CorporationSylhet, Bangladesh | Molasses | FSVP VIO | Source | |
| Unipex Trade CorporationSylhet, Bangladesh | Molasses | FSVP VIO | Source |
Questions about sweeteners refusals from Bangladesh
- How many sweeteners shipments from Bangladesh did FDA refuse in 2026?
- FDA refused 4 shipment lines of sweeteners from Bangladesh in 2026 through September 29, 2026.
- Why does FDA refuse sweeteners from Bangladesh?
- FDA records a charge code on every refused shipment line. For sweeteners from Bangladesh the most frequent are FSVP VIO (importer not in compliance with FSVP, 3 lines), UNSAFE COL (color additive unsafe under section 721, 3 lines) and COLOR LBLG (artificial coloring not declared, 2 lines). A charge describes what FDA's reference table says about one shipment line, not about every firm.
- Which import alerts cover sweeteners from Bangladesh?
- As of October 26, 2026, no import alert numbered under this category lists a firm in Bangladesh in SupplierRadar's records. General food alerts numbered 99-xx can still list Bangladesh firms; see the country page.
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